Cost of living in Romania compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 27% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Romania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 lei (70 kn) | 93 kn | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 lei (38 kn) | 52 kn | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (24 kn) | 40 kn | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (10 kn) | 8 kn | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (22 kn) | 23 kn | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (12 kn) | 15 kn | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 lei (27 kn) | 72 kn | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.68 lei (7 kn) | 10 kn | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.37 lei (5.16 kn) | 8 kn | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.84 lei (5.88 kn) | 13 kn | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (48 kn) | 65 kn | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (10 kn) | 15 kn | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.04 lei (6 kn) | 7 kn | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 38% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Romania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,555 lei (5,449 kn) | 7,391 kn | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,407 lei (3,690 kn) | 4,051 kn | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 437 lei (670 kn) | 1,296 kn | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,024 lei (3,103 kn) | 4,793 kn | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,473 lei (2,258 kn) | 3,853 kn | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 291 lei (445 kn) | 1,515 kn | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39 lei (59 kn) | 134 kn | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,624 lei (2,490 kn) | 5,383 kn | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 394 lei (604 kn) | 1,126 kn | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (68 kn) | 98 kn | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 lei (73 kn) | 88 kn | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| Romania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 315 lei (483 kn) | 603 kn | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 183 lei (280 kn) | 246 kn | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 lei (519 kn) | 665 kn | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418 lei (641 kn) | 596 kn | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 44% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Romania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,948 lei (153,207 kn) | 297,103 kn | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (12 kn) | 13 kn | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 82 lei (126 kn) | 318 kn | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 9% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Romania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (44 kn) | 45 kn | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (48 kn) | 63 kn | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 191 lei (292 kn) | 364 kn | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (35 kn) | 35 kn | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (23 kn) | 25 kn | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (25 kn) | 29 kn | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (13 kn) | 12 kn | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (19 kn) | 17 kn | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 lei (71 kn) | 75 kn | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 18% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Romania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (193 kn) | 358 kn | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 63 lei (97 kn) | 89 kn | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 130 lei (199 kn) | 235 kn | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 195 lei (298 kn) | 413 kn | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei (47 kn) | 73 kn | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (18 kn) | 13 kn | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (15 kn) | 18 kn | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,384 lei (5,187 kn) | 4,347 kn | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (0.58 kn) | 1.00 kn | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 198 lei (304 kn) | 320 kn | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (34 kn) | 33 kn | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,913 prices entered by 171 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 31% cheaper than in Croatia
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