- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Finland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 54% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (€6) | €13 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (€4.10) | €7 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (€2.52) | €5.38 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.70 lei (€1.01) | €1.11 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (€2.51) | €2.85 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.13 lei (€1.10) | €3.15 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (€3.07) | €5.56 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 lei (€0.85) | €2.27 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (€0.48) | €1.09 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.29 lei (€0.71) | €2.25 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (€5.92) | €14 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.37 lei (€1.15) | €2.78 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.15 lei (€0.46) | €1.71 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 67% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,548 lei (€548) | €1,952 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,675 lei (€360) | €1,340 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 407 lei (€87) | €77 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,547 lei (€333) | €1,051 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,048 lei (€225) | €758 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 264 lei (€57) | €49 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (€7) | €17 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,450 lei (€312) | €418 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 343 lei (€74) | €90 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 lei (€5.15) | €32 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 22% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 260 lei (€56) | €90 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 149 lei (€32) | €34 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 lei (€70) | €95 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (€80) | €129 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 53% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,769 lei (€17,367) | €28,960 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47 lei (€1.18) | €1.54 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (€14) | €55 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 45% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (€5.94) | €6 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (€6) | €14 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113 lei (€24) | €74 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (€4.17) | €4.26 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (€2.85) | €3.95 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (€3.15) | €3.16 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.43 lei (€1.17) | €1.45 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (€2.27) | €1.64 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (€6) | €29 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 40% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 lei (€16) | €40 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (€10) | €25 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 134 lei (€29) | €97 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 127 lei (€27) | €76 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (€4.42) | €10 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (€2.13) | €3.98 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (€1.64) | €5.54 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,461 lei (€529) | €487 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 lei (€0.16) | €0.07 | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 178 lei (€38) | €51 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (€3.68) | €7 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 54% cheaper than in Finland
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