- Cost of Living
- Romania
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 54% 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 (€4.13) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (€2.54) | €5.94 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.72 lei (€1.00) | €1.10 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (€2.52) | €4.37 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.17 lei (€1.10) | €2.91 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (€3.14) | €6 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 lei (€0.82) | €2.60 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.23 lei (€0.47) | €1.77 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.28 lei (€0.70) | €2.04 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (€6) | €8 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.43 lei (€1.15) | €2.03 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.23 lei (€0.48) | €1.10 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 68% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,647 lei (€563) | €2,169 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,691 lei (€360) | €1,677 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 410 lei (€87) | €174 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,635 lei (€348) | €1,069 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,117 lei (€237) | €831 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 268 lei (€57) | €119 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (€8) | €23 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,510 lei (€321) | €367 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 363 lei (€77) | €110 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 lei (€4.67) | €13 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 24% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 lei (€60) | €88 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 156 lei (€33) | €40 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 337 lei (€72) | €99 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 lei (€81) | €126 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 56% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,613 lei (€17,781) | €24,102 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.65 lei (€1.20) | €1.50 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (€14) | €69 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 21% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (€5.95) | €4.97 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (€6) | €5.82 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 116 lei (€25) | €25 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (€4.19) | €4.03 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (€2.85) | €4.07 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (€3.18) | €3.59 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.49 lei (€1.17) | €1.80 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.20) | €2.14 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (€6) | €23 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 39% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (€17) | €40 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 lei (€10) | €21 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (€31) | €74 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 135 lei (€29) | €61 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (€4.36) | €12 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (€2.00) | €4.02 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (€1.64) | €6 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,406 lei (€512) | €452 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 lei (€0.18) | €0.17 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (€40) | €55 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (€3.69) | €8 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 54% cheaper than in France
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