Cost of living in Romania compared to Algeria
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Food | + 34% | |||
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Food in Romania is 34% more expensive than in Algeria | ||||
Romania | Algeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (1,444 Dinar) | 597 Dinar | + 142% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (870 Dinar) | 615 Dinar | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (429 Dinar) | 458 Dinar | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (232 Dinar) | 128 Dinar | + 81% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (438 Dinar) | 275 Dinar | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (276 Dinar) | 96 Dinar | + 188% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (673 Dinar) | 597 Dinar | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28 lei (155 Dinar) | 434 Dinar | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.14 lei (122 Dinar) | 72 Dinar | + 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.78 lei (141 Dinar) | 235 Dinar | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (1,019 Dinar) | 1,415 Dinar | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (274 Dinar) | 157 Dinar | + 75% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 lei (92 Dinar) | 54 Dinar | + 72% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in Romania is 35% more expensive than in Algeria | ||||
Romania | Algeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,678 lei (108,267 Dinar) | 92,571 Dinar | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,402 lei (70,705 Dinar) | 51,796 Dinar | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 752 lei (22,133 Dinar) | 4,059 Dinar | + 445% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,223 lei (65,447 Dinar) | 62,403 Dinar | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei (42,490 Dinar) | 27,916 Dinar | + 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 424 lei (12,471 Dinar) | 3,431 Dinar | + 263% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (1,129 Dinar) | 1,354 Dinar | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,546 lei (45,497 Dinar) | 37,259 Dinar | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (17,942 Dinar) | 25,987 Dinar | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (1,364 Dinar) | 774 Dinar | + 76% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (1,019 Dinar) | 578 Dinar | + 76% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 5% cheaper than in Algeria | ||||
Romania | Algeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (7,403 Dinar) | 3,886 Dinar | + 91% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (5,195 Dinar) | 6,649 Dinar | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (10,045 Dinar) | 13,674 Dinar | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (11,252 Dinar) | 9,330 Dinar | + 21% | |
Transportation | + 43% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 43% more expensive than in Algeria | ||||
Romania | Algeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,766 lei (2,730,729 Dinar) | 4,337,130 Dinar | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (213 Dinar) | 42 Dinar | + 405% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (2,820 Dinar) | 1,144 Dinar | + 147% | |
Personal Care | + 79% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 79% more expensive than in Algeria | ||||
Romania | Algeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (1,054 Dinar) | 738 Dinar | + 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (890 Dinar) | 466 Dinar | + 91% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 lei (7,052 Dinar) | 1,911 Dinar | + 269% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (735 Dinar) | 252 Dinar | + 192% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (534 Dinar) | 492 Dinar | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (733 Dinar) | 256 Dinar | + 187% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (207 Dinar) | 181 Dinar | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (519 Dinar) | 205 Dinar | + 153% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (1,320 Dinar) | 496 Dinar | + 166% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 41% more expensive than in Algeria | ||||
Romania | Algeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110 lei (3,238 Dinar) | 1,469 Dinar | + 120% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 lei (1,696 Dinar) | 1,450 Dinar | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (4,344 Dinar) | 2,525 Dinar | + 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225 lei (6,614 Dinar) | 5,144 Dinar | + 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (937 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (449 Dinar) | 218 Dinar | + 106% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (342 Dinar) | 364 Dinar | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,666 lei (107,921 Dinar) | 88,208 Dinar | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (16 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (5,399 Dinar) | 3,002 Dinar | + 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (721 Dinar) | 344 Dinar | + 109% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,401 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 37% more expensive than in Algeria
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