Cost of living in Romania compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 20% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 lei (55 kn) | 54 kn | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (32 kn) | 38 kn | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (19 kn) | 30 kn | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.96 lei (8 kn) | 7 kn | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (18 kn) | 16 kn | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (10 kn) | 12 kn | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (23 kn) | 45 kn | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 lei (6 kn) | 10 kn | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.65 lei (4.11 kn) | 5.98 kn | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.09 lei (4.79 kn) | 9 kn | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (41 kn) | 55 kn | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.79 lei (9 kn) | 13 kn | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.54 lei (3.93 kn) | 6 kn | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 29% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,151 lei (4,881 kn) | 4,487 kn | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,043 lei (3,165 kn) | 4,235 kn | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 443 lei (687 kn) | 1,114 kn | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,988 lei (3,080 kn) | 4,107 kn | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,218 lei (1,887 kn) | 3,352 kn | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 310 lei (480 kn) | 1,083 kn | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (54 kn) | 119 kn | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,488 lei (2,306 kn) | 2,879 kn | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 370 lei (573 kn) | 1,062 kn | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (54 kn) | 49 kn | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (32 kn) | 47 kn | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 19% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 305 lei (472 kn) | 562 kn | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 184 lei (285 kn) | 382 kn | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 lei (519 kn) | 508 kn | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 lei (590 kn) | 615 kn | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 45% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,550 lei (120,146 kn) | 155,327 kn | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.90 lei (8 kn) | 10 kn | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 68 lei (105 kn) | 341 kn | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 7% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (48 kn) | 38 kn | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 lei (60 kn) | 50 kn | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 144 lei (223 kn) | 248 kn | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (30 kn) | 25 kn | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (21 kn) | 29 kn | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (25 kn) | 27 kn | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.31 lei (8 kn) | 9 kn | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (16 kn) | 15 kn | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (51 kn) | 75 kn | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 7% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 lei (157 kn) | 136 kn | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (76 kn) | 71 kn | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 130 lei (201 kn) | 336 kn | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189 lei (293 kn) | 301 kn | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (36 kn) | 49 kn | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (17 kn) | 15 kn | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (12 kn) | 16 kn | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,462 lei (3,814 kn) | 4,054 kn | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.51 lei (0.80 kn) | 1.17 kn | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (281 kn) | 289 kn | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (31 kn) | 30 kn | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 27% cheaper than in Croatia
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