Cost of living in Romania compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 38% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Romania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (€10) | €19 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 lei (€6) | €9 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (€3.23) | €5.49 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (€1.41) | €1.29 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (€2.71) | €3.59 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 lei (€2.11) | €2.47 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 lei (€4.72) | €11 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.94 lei (€0.97) | €2.35 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.31 lei (€0.65) | €2.00 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.58 lei (€0.90) | €1.78 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (€6) | €8 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 lei (€2.25) | €2.55 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.29 lei (€0.65) | €1.05 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 35% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Romania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,329 lei (€657) | €1,087 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,665 lei (€526) | €941 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 552 lei (€109) | €140 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,560 lei (€505) | €695 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,807 lei (€356) | €594 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 373 lei (€74) | €77 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 lei (€9) | €17 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,344 lei (€265) | €305 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 447 lei (€88) | €95 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 lei (€12) | €23 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80 lei (€16) | €22 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 12% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Romania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 350 lei (€69) | €49 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 lei (€30) | €32 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 365 lei (€72) | €77 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 397 lei (€78) | €64 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 32% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Romania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,790 lei (€25,007) | €28,025 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (€1.42) | €1.51 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 115 lei (€23) | €48 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 22% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Romania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 lei (€5.89) | €7 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46 lei (€9) | €9 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 271 lei (€53) | €50 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (€4.32) | €5.00 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 lei (€4.44) | €2.91 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (€4.77) | €2.24 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (€1.63) | €1.00 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 lei (€3.15) | €2.00 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73 lei (€14) | €12 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 34% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Romania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155 lei (€31) | €46 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 61 lei (€12) | €15 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 237 lei (€47) | €33 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 209 lei (€41) | €78 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei (€6) | €12 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (€2.93) | €2.42 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (€2.46) | €3.92 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,692 lei (€728) | €938 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 lei (€0.05) | €0.10 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218 lei (€43) | €78 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27 lei (€5.34) | €5.19 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Romania is 31% cheaper than in Croatia
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