- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Denmark
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 57% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (kr46) | kr116 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 lei (kr30) | kr73 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (kr18) | kr37 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.61 lei (kr7) | kr8 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (kr18) | kr34 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.18 lei (kr8) | kr19 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (kr22) | kr62 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.02 lei (kr6) | kr18 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (kr3.57) | kr11 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.21 lei (kr5.17) | kr11 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (kr42) | kr79 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.41 lei (kr9) | kr21 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.39 lei (kr3.86) | kr12 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 70% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,585 lei (kr4,165) | kr14,845 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,652 lei (kr2,661) | kr10,757 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 396 lei (kr638) | kr1,596 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,545 lei (kr2,490) | kr9,111 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,038 lei (kr1,673) | kr6,126 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 261 lei (kr421) | kr1,456 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (kr56) | kr190 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,564 lei (kr2,520) | kr3,662 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 328 lei (kr529) | kr920 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (kr54) | kr56 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 lei (kr47) | kr154 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 39% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 266 lei (kr428) | kr714 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 142 lei (kr228) | kr348 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 328 lei (kr529) | kr891 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356 lei (kr573) | kr1,193 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 59% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,318 lei (kr132,606) | kr262,781 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.21 lei (kr8) | kr11 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (kr106) | kr504 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 40% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (kr44) | kr31 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (kr42) | kr88 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 109 lei (kr176) | kr380 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (kr29) | kr45 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (kr20) | kr27 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (kr23) | kr25 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.36 lei (kr9) | kr13 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (kr17) | kr20 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 lei (kr48) | kr217 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 47% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 lei (kr116) | kr377 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (kr74) | kr200 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136 lei (kr219) | kr817 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 134 lei (kr216) | kr741 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (kr34) | kr86 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (kr16) | kr40 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (kr12) | kr39 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,573 lei (kr4,146) | kr4,357 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 lei (kr1.40) | kr1.33 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 193 lei (kr311) | kr260 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (kr27) | kr43 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 59% cheaper than in Denmark
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