Cost of living in Romania compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 52% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Romania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 lei (kr57) | kr107 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (kr33) | kr76 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (kr26) | kr38 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.46 lei (kr8) | kr11 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (kr20) | kr33 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (kr12) | kr23 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (kr28) | kr61 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.35 lei (kr7) | kr19 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.08 lei (kr4.70) | kr12 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.37 lei (kr5.14) | kr13 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 lei (kr46) | kr121 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (kr10) | kr18 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.09 lei (kr4.71) | kr14 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 68% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Romania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,559 lei (kr5,426) | kr16,994 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,051 lei (kr3,128) | kr12,154 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 497 lei (kr758) | kr1,082 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,059 lei (kr3,139) | kr10,553 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,441 lei (kr2,198) | kr7,089 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 289 lei (kr441) | kr2,966 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 lei (kr49) | kr153 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,450 lei (kr2,211) | kr2,791 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 386 lei (kr589) | kr560 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (kr66) | kr56 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 lei (kr74) | kr147 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 39% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Romania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 267 lei (kr406) | kr918 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 159 lei (kr243) | kr331 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (kr520) | kr568 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 374 lei (kr570) | kr1,094 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 60% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Romania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,546 lei (kr115,186) | kr300,924 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (kr12) | kr15 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (kr127) | kr504 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 29% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Romania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 lei (kr46) | kr41 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (kr46) | kr106 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 168 lei (kr257) | kr400 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (kr30) | kr37 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (kr22) | kr30 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (kr25) | kr25 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (kr12) | kr10 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (kr20) | kr15 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 lei (kr61) | kr208 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 36% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Romania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 106 lei (kr162) | kr331 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 lei (kr75) | kr253 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 138 lei (kr211) | kr1,175 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 164 lei (kr250) | kr586 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (kr38) | kr80 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (kr19) | kr39 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (kr14) | kr54 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,196 lei (kr4,873) | kr3,522 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 205 lei (kr313) | kr296 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (kr33) | kr54 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 56% cheaper than in Denmark
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