Cost of living in Romania compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Romania | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (€11) | €19 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 lei (€5.77) | €11 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (€3.28) | €7 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (€1.48) | €1.27 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (€2.97) | €4.43 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (€1.65) | €3.30 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (€4.14) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.88 lei (€0.98) | €2.88 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.66 lei (€0.74) | €1.91 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.36 lei (€0.88) | €2.02 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (€1.57) | €2.23 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79 lei (€0.76) | €1.22 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 52% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Romania | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,745 lei (€753) | €1,592 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,284 lei (€459) | €1,284 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 638 lei (€128) | €189 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,120 lei (€426) | €1,059 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,495 lei (€301) | €740 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 440 lei (€89) | €101 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (€8) | €29 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,583 lei (€318) | €388 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 468 lei (€94) | €89 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (€10) | €7 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 lei (€8) | €14 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 17% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Romania | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302 lei (€61) | €97 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 190 lei (€38) | €35 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 355 lei (€71) | €93 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 405 lei (€81) | €119 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 49% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Romania | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,208 lei (€20,552) | €27,613 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (€1.43) | €1.90 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 92 lei (€18) | €59 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is about the same as in France | ||||
| Romania | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (€5.92) | €4.32 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (€5.86) | €7 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 216 lei (€43) | €30 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (€4.99) | €4.31 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (€3.71) | €4.16 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 lei (€4.34) | €3.51 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (€1.63) | €2.64 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (€2.61) | €2.40 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 lei (€10) | €21 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Romania | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (€27) | €48 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei (€13) | €23 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149 lei (€30) | €65 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (€42) | €55 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (€7) | €11 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (€2.44) | €4.26 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (€1.97) | €7 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,079 lei (€619) | €396 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 lei (€0.08) | €0.38 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (€38) | €33 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (€4.72) | €10 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Romania is 45% cheaper than in France
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