- Cost of Living
- Romania
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 55% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (€6) | €15 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (€4.09) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (€2.51) | €6.00 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.73 lei (€1.01) | €1.15 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (€2.55) | €4.28 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.23 lei (€1.12) | €2.86 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (€3.11) | €7 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.87 lei (€0.83) | €2.62 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.24 lei (€0.48) | €1.78 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.30 lei (€0.71) | €2.09 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (€5.94) | €8 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.41 lei (€1.16) | €2.12 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.18 lei (€0.47) | €1.12 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 68% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,580 lei (€553) | €2,245 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,661 lei (€356) | €1,605 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 413 lei (€89) | €173 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,615 lei (€347) | €1,023 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,088 lei (€233) | €787 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 266 lei (€57) | €107 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (€8) | €23 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,507 lei (€323) | €365 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 358 lei (€77) | €106 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 lei (€5.42) | €13 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 25% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 269 lei (€58) | €89 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 157 lei (€34) | €39 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 330 lei (€71) | €103 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 369 lei (€79) | €137 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 55% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,567 lei (€17,285) | €23,102 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.60 lei (€1.20) | €1.49 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (€14) | €68 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 19% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (€6) | €5.42 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 115 lei (€25) | €25 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (€4.26) | €4.28 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (€2.89) | €3.97 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (€3.22) | €3.68 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.60 lei (€1.20) | €1.71 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.25) | €2.07 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (€6) | €22 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 42% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 lei (€17) | €42 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (€10) | €21 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (€31) | €84 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (€28) | €64 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (€4.47) | €11 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (€2.08) | €3.94 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (€1.68) | €6 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,435 lei (€522) | €458 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (€0.16) | €0.20 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (€39) | €57 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (€3.71) | €8 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 55% cheaper than in France
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