- Cost of Living
- Romania
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (49元) | 50元 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (32元) | 34元 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (19元) | 15元 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.72 lei (8元) | 15元 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (19元) | 16元 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.18 lei (9元) | 8元 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (24元) | 57元 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.85 lei (6元) | 14元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.23 lei (3.66元) | 7元 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei (5.38元) | 5.59元 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (47元) | 115元 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.43 lei (9元) | 7元 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.24 lei (3.67元) | 12元 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,657 lei (4,364元) | 9,408元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,689 lei (2,773元) | 4,307元 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 408 lei (670元) | 439元 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,633 lei (2,683元) | 5,706元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,118 lei (1,837元) | 3,520元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 267 lei (439元) | 311元 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (62元) | 86元 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,490 lei (2,447元) | 2,131元 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 363 lei (596元) | 703元 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (58元) | 37元 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 lei (36元) | 38元 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 lei (460元) | 556元 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 156 lei (256元) | 260元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 337 lei (554元) | 624元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 lei (626元) | 694元 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,613 lei (137,334元) | 143,509元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.65 lei (9元) | 7元 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (107元) | 157元 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (46元) | 26元 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (48元) | 30元 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 116 lei (190元) | 493元 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (32元) | 29元 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (22元) | 36元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (25元) | 36元 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.49 lei (9元) | 9元 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (17元) | 14元 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (48元) | 59元 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (130元) | 148元 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 lei (78元) | 86元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (237元) | 752元 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 135 lei (222元) | 367元 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (34元) | 59元 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (15元) | 34元 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (13元) | 33元 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,406 lei (3,952元) | 3,255元 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 lei (1.38元) | 1.04元 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (310元) | 309元 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (29元) | 20元 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.643
CNY
/
RON
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,323 prices entered by 982 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 22% cheaper than in China
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