Cost of living in Romania compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 47% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Romania | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 lei (€8) | €17 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (€4.37) | €10 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (€3.49) | €5.42 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.46 lei (€1.12) | €1.08 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (€2.68) | €3.80 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (€1.60) | €2.92 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (€3.76) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.35 lei (€0.89) | €2.86 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.08 lei (€0.63) | €1.99 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.37 lei (€0.69) | €1.68 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 lei (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (€1.32) | €2.08 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.09 lei (€0.63) | €1.19 | - 47% | |
| 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 | 3,559 lei (€728) | €1,638 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,051 lei (€420) | €1,415 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 497 lei (€102) | €135 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,059 lei (€421) | €985 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,441 lei (€295) | €639 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 289 lei (€59) | €82 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 lei (€7) | €25 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,450 lei (€297) | €387 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 386 lei (€79) | €87 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (€9) | €7 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 lei (€10) | €15 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 28% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Romania | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 267 lei (€55) | €95 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 159 lei (€33) | €38 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (€70) | €83 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 374 lei (€76) | €129 | - 41% | |
| 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 | 75,546 lei (€15,455) | €26,172 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (€1.62) | €1.91 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (€17) | €54 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 9% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Romania | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 lei (€6) | €5.60 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 168 lei (€34) | €25 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (€4.00) | €4.65 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (€2.92) | €4.01 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (€3.36) | €3.17 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (€1.60) | €1.85 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (€2.67) | €2.21 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 lei (€8) | €20 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 26% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Romania | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 106 lei (€22) | €42 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 lei (€10) | €21 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 138 lei (€28) | €73 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 164 lei (€34) | €59 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (€5.07) | €10 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (€2.56) | €3.78 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (€1.90) | €5.51 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,196 lei (€654) | €456 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 205 lei (€42) | €37 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (€4.48) | €10 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Romania is 45% cheaper than in France
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