Cost of living in Romania compared to France
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 53% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 lei (€7) | €16 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (€4.03) | €9 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (€2.51) | €5.65 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.11 lei (€1.04) | €1.08 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (€2.33) | €3.88 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 lei (€1.33) | €2.64 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (€2.86) | €6 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.35 lei (€0.88) | €2.54 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.67 lei (€0.54) | €1.65 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.44 lei (€0.70) | €1.88 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (€5.57) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (€1.22) | €2.04 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.63 lei (€0.53) | €1.15 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 59% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,078 lei (€625) | €1,739 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,972 lei (€400) | €1,174 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 441 lei (€89) | €171 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,911 lei (€388) | €819 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,184 lei (€240) | €610 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 299 lei (€61) | €84 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (€7) | €25 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,295 lei (€263) | €364 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378 lei (€77) | €104 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (€4.05) | €14 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 15% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302 lei (€61) | €88 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 183 lei (€37) | €36 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 339 lei (€69) | €90 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364 lei (€74) | €110 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 53% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 88,123 lei (€17,887) | €25,933 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.88 lei (€0.99) | €1.40 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 71 lei (€14) | €58 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 24% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 lei (€6) | €5.77 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 37 lei (€8) | €8 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135 lei (€27) | €26 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei (€4.18) | €4.87 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (€2.65) | €4.28 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (€3.26) | €3.71 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.16 lei (€1.05) | €2.01 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.04) | €2.22 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 lei (€7) | €22 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 lei (€19) | €43 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 51 lei (€10) | €20 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (€29) | €77 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 191 lei (€39) | €65 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (€5.01) | €11 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (€2.35) | €3.70 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (€1.73) | €6 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,659 lei (€540) | €477 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55 lei (€0.11) | €0.35 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 173 lei (€35) | €40 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (€4.09) | €10 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 51% cheaper than in France
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