Cost of living in Romania compared to Georgia
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 35% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 lei (29 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (17 Lari) | 18 Lari | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (10 Lari) | 5.66 Lari | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.96 lei (4.07 Lari) | 3.46 Lari | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (10 Lari) | 3.74 Lari | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (5.18 Lari) | 4.02 Lari | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (12 Lari) | 11 Lari | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 lei (3.38 Lari) | 1.50 Lari | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.65 lei (2.17 Lari) | 1.90 Lari | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.09 lei (2.53 Lari) | 2.75 Lari | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (22 Lari) | 32 Lari | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.79 lei (4.75 Lari) | 3.76 Lari | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.54 lei (2.08 Lari) | 0.88 Lari | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 40% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,151 lei (2,581 Lari) | 1,925 Lari | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,043 lei (1,673 Lari) | 1,188 Lari | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 443 lei (363 Lari) | 162 Lari | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,988 lei (1,629 Lari) | 875 Lari | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,218 lei (998 Lari) | 984 Lari | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 310 lei (254 Lari) | 127 Lari | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (29 Lari) | 30 Lari | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,488 lei (1,219 Lari) | 897 Lari | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 370 lei (303 Lari) | 400 Lari | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (29 Lari) | 32 Lari | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (17 Lari) | 11 Lari | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 38% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 305 lei (250 Lari) | 143 Lari | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 184 lei (150 Lari) | 104 Lari | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 lei (275 Lari) | 253 Lari | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 lei (312 Lari) | 335 Lari | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 49% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,550 lei (63,530 Lari) | 44,805 Lari | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.90 lei (4.01 Lari) | 2.79 Lari | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 68 lei (56 Lari) | 28 Lari | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 39% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (25 Lari) | 18 Lari | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 lei (32 Lari) | 27 Lari | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 144 lei (118 Lari) | 68 Lari | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (16 Lari) | 14 Lari | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (11 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (13 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.31 lei (4.35 Lari) | 2.79 Lari | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (8 Lari) | 4.75 Lari | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (27 Lari) | 19 Lari | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 53% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 lei (83 Lari) | 49 Lari | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (40 Lari) | 32 Lari | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 130 lei (106 Lari) | 186 Lari | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189 lei (155 Lari) | 118 Lari | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (19 Lari) | 21 Lari | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (9 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (7 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,462 lei (2,017 Lari) | 859 Lari | + 135% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.51 lei (0.42 Lari) | 0.21 Lari | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (149 Lari) | 112 Lari | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (16 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 148% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 42% more expensive than in Georgia
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