Cost of living in Romania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 lei (53元) | 43元 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (30元) | 37元 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (23元) | 17元 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.29 lei (8元) | 14元 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (19元) | 16元 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (12元) | 9元 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (26元) | 48元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.36 lei (6元) | 13元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.85 lei (4.09元) | 6元 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.63 lei (5.21元) | 7元 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (42元) | 97元 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (9元) | 9元 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.25 lei (4.67元) | 13元 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,966 lei (4,254元) | 13,898元 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,154 lei (3,090元) | 8,379元 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 522 lei (748元) | 462元 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,928 lei (2,766元) | 6,525元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,310 lei (1,879元) | 4,376元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307 lei (440元) | 516元 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei (57元) | 140元 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,549 lei (2,222元) | 1,829元 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 lei (543元) | 546元 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (66元) | 50元 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 64 lei (92元) | 66元 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 lei (419元) | 511元 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 161 lei (230元) | 288元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 lei (515元) | 654元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 411 lei (589元) | 844元 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 91,985 lei (131,948元) | 148,501元 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (11元) | 8元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 88 lei (127元) | 206元 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (44元) | 28元 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 lei (49元) | 27元 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 139 lei (199元) | 386元 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (29元) | 30元 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (19元) | 19元 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (27元) | 44元 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (10元) | 21元 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (16元) | 16元 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 lei (63元) | 82元 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 99 lei (142元) | 260元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (70元) | 122元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 153 lei (220元) | 417元 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 lei (266元) | 319元 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (35元) | 90元 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (19元) | 31元 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (13元) | 19元 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,908 lei (5,606元) | 2,968元 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 lei (0.24元) | 0.24元 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 232 lei (333元) | 410元 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 lei (30元) | 38元 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1.434
CNY
/
RON
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,231 prices entered by 214 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 31% cheaper than in China
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