Cost of living in Romania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (54元) | 45元 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (33元) | 34元 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (20元) | 15元 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.08 lei (8元) | 15元 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (19元) | 13元 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.42 lei (9元) | 8元 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (23元) | 59元 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.80 lei (6元) | 15元 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.90 lei (4.60元) | 6.00元 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei (5.19元) | 5.17元 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (46元) | 112元 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.80 lei (9元) | 8元 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.56 lei (4.07元) | 14元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,861 lei (4,545元) | 9,398元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,731 lei (2,751元) | 4,943元 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 385 lei (611元) | 431元 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,629 lei (2,588元) | 5,740元 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100 lei (1,748元) | 3,007元 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 232 lei (368元) | 285元 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (56元) | 96元 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,545 lei (2,454元) | 2,464元 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 355 lei (564元) | 561元 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (60元) | 38元 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 lei (46元) | 47元 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 238 lei (378元) | 481元 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 lei (232元) | 250元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 324 lei (514元) | 647元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356 lei (565元) | 620元 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 84,914 lei (134,905元) | 134,340元 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.76 lei (9元) | 7元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 68 lei (108元) | 149元 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (40元) | 37元 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (48元) | 45元 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130 lei (206元) | 347元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 lei (28元) | 62元 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (23元) | 47元 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (27元) | 31元 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 lei (10元) | 8元 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (17元) | 12元 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 lei (44元) | 71元 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92 lei (147元) | 177元 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (77元) | 100元 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 155 lei (246元) | 1,029元 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 lei (207元) | 395元 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 lei (35元) | 68元 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (19元) | 33元 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (13元) | 31元 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,217 lei (3,522元) | 3,256元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (0.95元) | 0.31元 | + 206% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 186 lei (296元) | 335元 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (29元) | 22元 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 23% cheaper than in China
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