Cost of living in Romania compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 11% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Romania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (260 Kč) | 223 Kč | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 lei (137 Kč) | 186 Kč | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (80 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (36 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (73 Kč) | 81 Kč | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (40 Kč) | 71 Kč | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (101 Kč) | 147 Kč | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.97 lei (24 Kč) | 36 Kč | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.69 lei (18 Kč) | 24 Kč | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.50 lei (22 Kč) | 23 Kč | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (168 Kč) | 139 Kč | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (38 Kč) | 41 Kč | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79 lei (19 Kč) | 28 Kč | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 44% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Romania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,751 lei (18,431 Kč) | 28,510 Kč | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,284 lei (11,223 Kč) | 22,826 Kč | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 632 lei (3,104 Kč) | 4,780 Kč | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,120 lei (10,414 Kč) | 21,478 Kč | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,495 lei (7,347 Kč) | 16,031 Kč | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 440 lei (2,163 Kč) | 4,133 Kč | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (202 Kč) | 422 Kč | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,583 lei (7,778 Kč) | 9,367 Kč | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 468 lei (2,300 Kč) | 3,299 Kč | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (238 Kč) | 288 Kč | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 lei (191 Kč) | 313 Kč | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 12% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Romania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 lei (1,433 Kč) | 1,833 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 190 lei (934 Kč) | 947 Kč | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (1,689 Kč) | 2,041 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 399 lei (1,962 Kč) | 2,578 Kč | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Romania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,208 lei (502,144 Kč) | 649,239 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (34 Kč) | 38 Kč | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 94 lei (460 Kč) | 536 Kč | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 6% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Romania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (145 Kč) | 148 Kč | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (143 Kč) | 200 Kč | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 216 lei (1,063 Kč) | 876 Kč | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (122 Kč) | 133 Kč | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (89 Kč) | 83 Kč | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 lei (106 Kč) | 91 Kč | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (42 Kč) | 49 Kč | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (64 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 lei (235 Kč) | 568 Kč | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 21% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Romania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei (713 Kč) | 694 Kč | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68 lei (334 Kč) | 476 Kč | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149 lei (730 Kč) | 1,494 Kč | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (1,038 Kč) | 1,167 Kč | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (164 Kč) | 184 Kč | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (60 Kč) | 73 Kč | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (48 Kč) | 50 Kč | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,399 lei (16,697 Kč) | 21,244 Kč | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (1.84 Kč) | 3.64 Kč | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (923 Kč) | 1,211 Kč | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (115 Kč) | 145 Kč | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,128 prices entered by 216 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 23% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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