Cost of living in Romania compared to France
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Romania is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
Romania | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (€10) | €19 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (€5.97) | €11 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (€2.94) | €7 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (€1.59) | €1.37 | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (€3.00) | €4.68 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (€1.90) | €3.40 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (€4.62) | €7 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28 lei (€1.07) | €2.76 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.14 lei (€0.84) | €1.86 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.78 lei (€0.97) | €2.50 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (€7) | €9 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (€1.88) | €2.31 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 lei (€0.63) | €1.30 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Romania is 55% cheaper than in France | ||||
Romania | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,678 lei (€743) | €1,708 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,402 lei (€485) | €1,334 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 752 lei (€152) | €191 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,223 lei (€449) | €1,032 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei (€292) | €849 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 424 lei (€86) | €135 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (€8) | €28 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,546 lei (€312) | €457 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (€123) | €141 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (€9) | €11 | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (€7) | €16 | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 29% cheaper than in France | ||||
Romania | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (€51) | €96 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (€36) | €40 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (€69) | €100 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (€77) | €126 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 51% cheaper than in France | ||||
Romania | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,766 lei (€18,734) | €29,525 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (€1.46) | €1.89 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (€19) | €61 | - 68% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
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) | 36 lei (€7) | €3.03 | + 138% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (€6) | €8 | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 lei (€48) | €32 | + 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (€5.05) | €3.65 | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (€3.66) | €3.90 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (€5.03) | €3.83 | + 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (€1.42) | €2.58 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (€3.56) | €2.81 | + 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (€9) | €21 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 40% cheaper than in France | ||||
Romania | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110 lei (€22) | €48 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 lei (€12) | €24 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (€30) | €103 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225 lei (€45) | €75 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (€6) | €12 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (€3.08) | €5.04 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (€2.35) | €7 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,666 lei (€740) | €623 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (€0.11) | €0.24 | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (€37) | €36 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (€4.95) | €11 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Romania is 46% cheaper than in France
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