Cost of living in Romania compared to Fiji
Currency:
Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Romania is 21% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
Romania | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (24 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (15 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (7 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (3.87 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 60% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (7 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (4.61 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (11 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28 lei (2.59 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.14 lei (2.03 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.78 lei (2.35 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (17 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (4.57 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 lei (1.54 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | - 15% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Romania is 8% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
Romania | Fiji | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,678 lei (1,806 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,402 lei (1,180 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 752 lei (369 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,223 lei (1,092 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei (709 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 424 lei (208 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (19 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,546 lei (759 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (299 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (23 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (17 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 172% | |
Clothes | + 146% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 146% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Romania | Fiji | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (124 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 209% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (87 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 247% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (168 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (188 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 25% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 10% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Romania | Fiji | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,766 lei (45,559 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (3.56 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (47 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 0% | |
Personal Care | + 69% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 69% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Romania | Fiji | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (18 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (15 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 111% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 lei (118 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (12 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 104% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (9 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (12 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 103% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (3.45 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (9 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 136% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (22 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 187% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 22% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Romania | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110 lei (54 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 lei (28 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (72 FJ$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225 lei (110 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 120% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (16 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (5.71 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,666 lei (1,801 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (0.26 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (90 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (12 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 20% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,097 prices entered by 120 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is about the same as in Fiji
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