- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Finland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 56% 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) | 18 lei (€3.93) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (€2.37) | €5.53 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.60 lei (€0.98) | €1.08 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (€2.37) | €3.09 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.15 lei (€1.10) | €3.05 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (€2.88) | €6 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.92 lei (€0.84) | €2.31 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.23 lei (€0.48) | €1.03 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.18 lei (€0.68) | €2.29 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (€5.51) | €14 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.37 lei (€1.15) | €2.96 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.39 lei (€0.51) | €1.99 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 66% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,603 lei (€557) | €1,872 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,643 lei (€352) | €1,216 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 395 lei (€85) | €81 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,500 lei (€321) | €1,000 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,017 lei (€218) | €740 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 256 lei (€55) | €42 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (€8) | €18 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,513 lei (€324) | €461 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 326 lei (€70) | €92 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (€7) | €5.29 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 lei (€6) | €31 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 24% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 258 lei (€55) | €83 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 142 lei (€31) | €37 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 327 lei (€70) | €93 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 357 lei (€76) | €121 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 51% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,016 lei (€17,562) | €28,423 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.16 lei (€1.11) | €1.48 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (€14) | €53 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 49% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (€5.81) | €6 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 lei (€5.39) | €14 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 108 lei (€23) | €74 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (€4.09) | €4.50 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (€2.67) | €3.85 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (€3.15) | €2.52 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.28 lei (€1.13) | €1.44 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.23) | €2.10 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (€5.91) | €29 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 41% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 lei (€16) | €38 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (€10) | €24 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 141 lei (€30) | €119 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136 lei (€29) | €78 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (€4.45) | €11 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (€2.12) | €3.93 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (€1.58) | €5.80 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,601 lei (€557) | €495 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.88 lei (€0.19) | €0.07 | + 178% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192 lei (€41) | €60 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (€3.53) | €6 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 54% cheaper than in Finland
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