- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Denmark
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 59% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (kr49) | kr119 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (kr30) | kr72 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (kr18) | kr36 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.57 lei (kr7) | kr8 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (kr15) | kr35 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.16 lei (kr8) | kr22 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (kr21) | kr57 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.73 lei (kr6) | kr18 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.29 lei (kr3.68) | kr12 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.00 lei (kr4.82) | kr12 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (kr41) | kr79 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.40 lei (kr9) | kr22 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.84 lei (kr2.95) | kr13 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 67% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,558 lei (kr4,114) | kr13,725 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,750 lei (kr2,815) | kr9,588 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 379 lei (kr609) | kr1,668 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,478 lei (kr2,377) | kr7,141 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,062 lei (kr1,709) | kr5,188 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 280 lei (kr450) | kr1,026 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31 lei (kr50) | kr183 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,404 lei (kr2,258) | kr3,857 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 337 lei (kr543) | kr1,036 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (kr56) | kr66 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 lei (kr39) | kr134 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 36% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 278 lei (kr447) | kr752 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 151 lei (kr243) | kr328 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 329 lei (kr529) | kr924 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 365 lei (kr588) | kr1,259 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 60% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,196 lei (kr137,010) | kr299,240 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.05 lei (kr8) | kr10 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 64 lei (kr103) | kr492 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 43% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (kr41) | kr31 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 lei (kr40) | kr60 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 109 lei (kr175) | kr445 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (kr30) | kr39 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (kr20) | kr31 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (kr25) | kr28 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.78 lei (kr9) | kr13 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (kr17) | kr23 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 lei (kr42) | kr227 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 48% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 lei (kr121) | kr398 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 lei (kr75) | kr196 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 118 lei (kr189) | kr828 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 142 lei (kr228) | kr762 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 lei (kr35) | kr85 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (kr17) | kr39 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (kr12) | kr41 | - 71% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 2,224 lei (kr3,576) | kr4,761 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67 lei (kr1.08) | kr1.05 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 217 lei (kr349) | kr262 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (kr26) | kr43 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.608
DKK
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RON
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Cost of living in Romania is 59% cheaper than in Denmark
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