Cost of living in Romania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is about the same as in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (83元) | 46元 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 lei (44元) | 40元 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (25元) | 15元 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (11元) | 17元 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (23元) | 18元 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (13元) | 11元 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (32元) | 62元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.88 lei (8元) | 15元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.66 lei (5.71元) | 7元 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.35 lei (7元) | 6元 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (53元) | 118元 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (12元) | 9元 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79 lei (5.91元) | 15元 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,751 lei (5,847元) | 13,507元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,284 lei (3,560元) | 7,710元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 632 lei (985元) | 488元 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,120 lei (3,304元) | 7,095元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,495 lei (2,331元) | 4,246元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 440 lei (686元) | 271元 | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (64元) | 113元 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,583 lei (2,468元) | 1,322元 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 468 lei (730元) | 592元 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (76元) | 34元 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 lei (60元) | 49元 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 lei (455元) | 510元 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 190 lei (296元) | 252元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (536元) | 624元 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 399 lei (622元) | 839元 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,208 lei (159,300元) | 159,743元 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (11元) | 9元 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 94 lei (146元) | 198元 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (46元) | 41元 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (45元) | 29元 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 216 lei (337元) | 328元 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (39元) | 52元 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (29元) | 45元 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 lei (34元) | 36元 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (13元) | 12元 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (20元) | 15元 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 lei (75元) | 86元 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (212元) | 249元 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei (103元) | 111元 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149 lei (232元) | 1,566元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (329元) | 399元 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (52元) | 76元 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (19元) | 30元 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (15元) | 15元 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,399 lei (5,297元) | 2,783元 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (0.58元) | 0.24元 | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (293元) | 427元 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (37元) | 24元 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 18% cheaper than in China
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