- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Finland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 55% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (€6) | €13 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (€4.01) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (€2.50) | €5.42 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.64 lei (€1.00) | €1.11 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (€2.40) | €2.77 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.12 lei (€1.10) | €3.11 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (€3.00) | €5.68 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.03 lei (€0.87) | €2.38 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.14 lei (€0.46) | €1.13 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.24 lei (€0.70) | €2.25 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (€5.81) | €14 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.39 lei (€1.16) | €2.95 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.05 lei (€0.44) | €1.60 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 67% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,583 lei (€555) | €1,923 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,685 lei (€362) | €1,195 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 397 lei (€85) | €83 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,529 lei (€328) | €1,047 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,024 lei (€220) | €746 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 266 lei (€57) | €44 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (€8) | €17 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,549 lei (€333) | €455 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 338 lei (€73) | €90 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (€7) | €5.61 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (€4.86) | €34 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 23% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 259 lei (€56) | €89 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 144 lei (€31) | €33 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 lei (€68) | €94 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 359 lei (€77) | €132 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 51% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,002 lei (€17,826) | €27,793 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.32 lei (€1.14) | €1.50 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (€14) | €53 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 46% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (€6) | €6 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (€5.94) | €13 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 112 lei (€24) | €74 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (€3.98) | €4.16 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (€2.78) | €3.79 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (€3.02) | €2.76 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.23 lei (€1.12) | €1.41 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.22) | €1.67 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 lei (€5.85) | €31 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 40% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 lei (€16) | €40 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (€10) | €25 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 132 lei (€28) | €102 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 lei (€28) | €77 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (€4.36) | €10 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (€2.19) | €4.01 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (€1.56) | €5.55 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,552 lei (€548) | €490 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 lei (€0.18) | €0.10 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (€39) | €52 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (€3.60) | €7 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 53% cheaper than in Finland
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