Cost of living in Romania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 lei (58元) | 54元 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (33元) | 36元 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (20元) | 16元 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.13 lei (8元) | 14元 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (19元) | 14元 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.98 lei (10元) | 8元 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (23元) | 56元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.23 lei (7元) | 13元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.63 lei (4.23元) | 7元 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (5.36元) | 6元 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (45元) | 109元 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.84 lei (9元) | 9元 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 lei (4.03元) | 10元 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,016 lei (4,858元) | 7,537元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,030 lei (3,270元) | 4,597元 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 448 lei (721元) | 416元 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,944 lei (3,131元) | 6,994元 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,204 lei (1,940元) | 3,863元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 301 lei (484元) | 264元 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (55元) | 87元 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,330 lei (2,142元) | 2,180元 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 377 lei (608元) | 614元 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (61元) | 46元 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 lei (33元) | 45元 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 lei (477元) | 370元 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 175 lei (282元) | 223元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (537元) | 582元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 lei (581元) | 519元 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,345 lei (124,591元) | 160,747元 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.86 lei (8元) | 6元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 69 lei (111元) | 174元 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (50元) | 29元 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 lei (62元) | 35元 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 140 lei (226元) | 488元 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (30元) | 31元 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (20元) | 38元 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (27元) | 33元 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.05 lei (8元) | 9元 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (16元) | 10元 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (55元) | 86元 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 lei (156元) | 195元 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 lei (80元) | 95元 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 134 lei (215元) | 996元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189 lei (305元) | 413元 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (38元) | 71元 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (18元) | 34元 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (13元) | 32元 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,494 lei (4,017元) | 3,170元 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.57 lei (0.93元) | 0.55元 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 181 lei (291元) | 370元 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (32元) | 22元 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.611
CNY
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RON
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,554 prices entered by 333 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 20% cheaper than in China
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