- 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 (50元) | 53元 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (32元) | 33元 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (20元) | 15元 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.73 lei (8元) | 16元 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (20元) | 16元 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.23 lei (9元) | 8元 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (24元) | 63元 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.87 lei (7元) | 13元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.24 lei (3.77元) | 7元 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.30 lei (5.55元) | 5.64元 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (47元) | 114元 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.41 lei (9元) | 8元 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.18 lei (3.66元) | 12元 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,580 lei (4,343元) | 9,680元 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,661 lei (2,796元) | 4,478元 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 413 lei (695元) | 425元 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,615 lei (2,719元) | 5,710元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,088 lei (1,831元) | 3,523元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 266 lei (448元) | 304元 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (59元) | 88元 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,507 lei (2,538元) | 2,242元 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 358 lei (603元) | 678元 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (60元) | 40元 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 lei (43元) | 39元 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 269 lei (453元) | 554元 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 157 lei (264元) | 280元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 330 lei (555元) | 614元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 369 lei (622元) | 672元 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,567 lei (135,621元) | 145,666元 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.60 lei (9元) | 7元 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (110元) | 154元 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (48元) | 26元 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (49元) | 32元 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 115 lei (193元) | 425元 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (33元) | 30元 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (23元) | 37元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (25元) | 38元 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.60 lei (9元) | 10元 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (18元) | 14元 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (48元) | 59元 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 lei (131元) | 159元 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (78元) | 86元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (242元) | 723元 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (222元) | 375元 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (35元) | 60元 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (16元) | 34元 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (13元) | 34元 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,435 lei (4,099元) | 3,310元 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (1.29元) | 0.98元 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (308元) | 300元 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (29元) | 20元 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.683
CNY
/
RON
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Cost of living in Romania is 22% cheaper than in China
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