Cost of living in Romania compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 41% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Romania | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (E£ 349) | E£ 173 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 lei (E£ 184) | E£ 129 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (E£ 108) | E£ 113 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (E£ 48) | E£ 27 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (E£ 99) | E£ 74 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (E£ 54) | E£ 13 | + 324% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (E£ 136) | E£ 96 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.97 lei (E£ 33) | E£ 37 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.69 lei (E£ 24) | E£ 13 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.50 lei (E£ 30) | E£ 59 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (E£ 225) | E£ 244 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (E£ 52) | E£ 19 | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79 lei (E£ 25) | E£ 16 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 55% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Romania | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,751 lei (E£ 24,756) | E£ 17,990 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,284 lei (E£ 15,074) | E£ 8,659 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 632 lei (E£ 4,169) | E£ 1,298 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,120 lei (E£ 13,989) | E£ 9,586 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,495 lei (E£ 9,868) | E£ 5,236 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 440 lei (E£ 2,906) | E£ 1,188 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (E£ 271) | E£ 217 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,583 lei (E£ 10,448) | E£ 9,482 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 468 lei (E£ 3,090) | E£ 4,034 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (E£ 320) | E£ 340 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 lei (E£ 256) | E£ 103 | + 150% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 14% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Romania | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 lei (E£ 1,925) | E£ 803 | + 140% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 190 lei (E£ 1,254) | E£ 1,362 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (E£ 2,269) | E£ 2,234 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 399 lei (E£ 2,635) | E£ 2,116 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 18% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Romania | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,208 lei (E£ 674,479) | E£ 753,474 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (E£ 46) | E£ 11 | + 339% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 94 lei (E£ 618) | E£ 620 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 77% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Romania | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (E£ 194) | E£ 55 | + 255% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (E£ 192) | E£ 120 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 216 lei (E£ 1,427) | E£ 336 | + 325% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (E£ 164) | E£ 76 | + 116% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (E£ 120) | E£ 116 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 lei (E£ 143) | E£ 104 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (E£ 57) | E£ 29 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (E£ 86) | E£ 41 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 lei (E£ 316) | E£ 127 | + 149% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 13% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Romania | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei (E£ 958) | E£ 398 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68 lei (E£ 449) | E£ 263 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149 lei (E£ 981) | E£ 1,323 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (E£ 1,394) | E£ 1,690 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (E£ 221) | E£ 130 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (E£ 80) | E£ 75 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (E£ 65) | E£ 218 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,399 lei (E£ 22,428) | E£ 19,450 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (E£ 2.47) | E£ 2.12 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (E£ 1,240) | E£ 1,013 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (E£ 155) | E£ 55 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,647 prices entered by 327 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 32% more expensive than in Egypt
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