Cost of living in Romania compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 45% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Romania | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei (€9) | €12 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (€5.08) | €9 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (€3.23) | €7 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (€1.32) | €1.54 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (€2.94) | €3.33 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (€1.71) | €3.43 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (€3.68) | €5.85 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.74 lei (€0.96) | €2.52 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.50 lei (€0.71) | €1.15 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.84 lei (€0.78) | €2.50 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (€7) | €15 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (€1.40) | €3.38 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.93 lei (€0.80) | €2.22 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 59% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Romania | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450 lei (€701) | €1,954 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,340 lei (€476) | €1,200 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 473 lei (€96) | €179 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,014 lei (€409) | €1,127 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,491 lei (€303) | €803 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322 lei (€65) | €63 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (€8) | €25 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,476 lei (€300) | €387 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 432 lei (€88) | €100 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (€9) | €7 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 lei (€11) | €33 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 38% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Romania | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 317 lei (€64) | €97 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 lei (€37) | €60 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (€68) | €98 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 417 lei (€85) | €163 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 50% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Romania | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,948 lei (€20,315) | €28,219 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (€1.61) | €2.13 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (€17) | €60 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 41% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Romania | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (€5.61) | €18 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (€5.84) | €7 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 212 lei (€43) | €113 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (€4.65) | €5.20 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (€3.26) | €3.08 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 lei (€3.61) | €3.61 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (€1.67) | €1.92 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (€2.79) | €1.73 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (€10) | €31 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 43% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Romania | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (€26) | €50 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 lei (€13) | €29 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136 lei (€28) | €128 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 193 lei (€39) | €117 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 lei (€5.52) | €12 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (€2.38) | €4.32 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (€1.93) | €7 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,334 lei (€678) | €486 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (€0.08) | €0.07 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 191 lei (€39) | €50 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (€4.60) | €9 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Romania is 50% cheaper than in Finland
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