- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Finland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 51% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (€6) | €12 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (€4.16) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (€2.52) | €5.50 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.71 lei (€1.01) | €1.04 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (€2.58) | €2.46 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.19 lei (€1.11) | €3.13 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (€3.22) | €5.25 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 lei (€0.83) | €2.23 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.24 lei (€0.48) | €0.95 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei (€0.70) | €2.38 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (€6.00) | €13 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.44 lei (€1.17) | €2.58 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.23 lei (€0.48) | €1.52 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 66% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,615 lei (€562) | €1,847 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,698 lei (€365) | €1,320 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 409 lei (€88) | €73 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,628 lei (€350) | €1,107 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,108 lei (€238) | €775 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 265 lei (€57) | €55 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (€8) | €17 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,503 lei (€323) | €400 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 356 lei (€77) | €86 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (€8) | €6 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (€4.89) | €34 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 274 lei (€59) | €90 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 159 lei (€34) | €32 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (€72) | €93 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 376 lei (€81) | €133 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 51% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,352 lei (€17,700) | €26,689 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.63 lei (€1.21) | €1.54 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (€14) | €53 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 41% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (€6) | €7 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (€6) | €14 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 117 lei (€25) | €71 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (€4.32) | €4.25 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (€2.87) | €3.90 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (€3.19) | €3.32 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.62 lei (€1.21) | €1.44 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (€2.26) | €1.64 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (€6) | €29 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 37% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (€17) | €40 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (€10) | €25 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147 lei (€32) | €95 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (€28) | €79 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (€4.54) | €11 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (€2.09) | €4.08 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (€1.67) | €5.74 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,418 lei (€520) | €449 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (€0.17) | €0.07 | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 187 lei (€40) | €49 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (€3.73) | €7 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 52% cheaper than in Finland
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