Cost of living in Romania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (76元) | 36元 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (46元) | 38元 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (23元) | 13元 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (12元) | 15元 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (20元) | 15元 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (13元) | 10元 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 lei (31元) | 51元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.23 lei (8元) | 16元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.90 lei (6元) | 6元 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.90 lei (8元) | 6元 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (53元) | 88元 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (15元) | 8元 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.13 lei (4.87元) | 12元 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,272 lei (5,097元) | 15,689元 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,517 lei (3,921元) | 7,762元 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 559 lei (871元) | 494元 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,319 lei (3,612元) | 6,859元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,661 lei (2,588元) | 3,972元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 358 lei (557元) | 335元 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 49 lei (76元) | 101元 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,452 lei (2,261元) | 1,494元 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 487 lei (759元) | 571元 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 lei (82元) | 38元 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 31 lei (48元) | 47元 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 344 lei (536元) | 415元 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 lei (236元) | 280元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 388 lei (605元) | 574元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 321 lei (501元) | 717元 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,711 lei (164,666元) | 152,522元 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (11元) | 8元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (142元) | 244元 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 lei (47元) | 41元 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (41元) | 45元 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 247 lei (385元) | 111元 | + 247% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (30元) | 47元 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 lei (32元) | 44元 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (39元) | 32元 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (11元) | 9元 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (22元) | 12元 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 lei (69元) | 79元 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is about the same as in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101 lei (158元) | 225元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 lei (94元) | 110元 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 lei (335元) | 481元 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 222 lei (346元) | 248元 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (51元) | 77元 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 lei (25元) | 27元 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (17元) | 14元 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,811 lei (5,936元) | 3,708元 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71 lei (1.11元) | 1.19元 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 191 lei (298元) | 406元 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 lei (40元) | 25元 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 16% cheaper than in China
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