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 | 35 lei (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (€4.20) | €8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (€2.64) | €5.88 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.21 lei (€1.07) | €1.22 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (€2.54) | €2.57 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (€1.29) | €3.77 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (€3.16) | €4.89 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.22 lei (€0.87) | €2.26 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.86 lei (€0.59) | €1.15 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.10 lei (€0.64) | €2.63 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (€5.81) | €13 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.75 lei (€1.18) | €2.86 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.58 lei (€0.53) | €1.78 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 63% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,216 lei (€660) | €1,946 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,052 lei (€421) | €1,213 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 451 lei (€93) | €106 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,957 lei (€402) | €1,164 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,180 lei (€242) | €812 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 298 lei (€61) | €69 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (€7) | €14 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,654 lei (€340) | €305 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 382 lei (€78) | €93 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 lei (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 lei (€5.17) | €32 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 20% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 339 lei (€70) | €87 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 199 lei (€41) | €21 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 348 lei (€71) | €64 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 lei (€78) | €112 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 55% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,027 lei (€15,812) | €27,019 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.01 lei (€1.03) | €1.51 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 71 lei (€14) | €56 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 36% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (€6) | €10 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 lei (€8) | €11 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 162 lei (€33) | €84 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (€3.97) | €4.32 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (€2.93) | €2.93 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (€3.56) | €4.32 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.56 lei (€1.14) | €1.59 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (€2.25) | €1.61 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (€7) | €26 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 41% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101 lei (€21) | €45 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (€10) | €29 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 154 lei (€32) | €87 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 lei (€37) | €67 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (€4.96) | €12 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (€2.42) | €4.26 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (€1.63) | €5.63 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,513 lei (€516) | €471 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.51 lei (€0.11) | €0.07 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 191 lei (€39) | €63 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (€4.05) | €8 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 51% cheaper than in Finland
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