- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Georgia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Georgia
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 22% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (20 Lari) | 15 Lari | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (13 Lari) | 12 Lari | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (8 Lari) | 5.73 Lari | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.70 lei (3.10 Lari) | 3.48 Lari | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (8 Lari) | 4.02 Lari | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.14 lei (3.40 Lari) | 2.68 Lari | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (9 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 lei (2.62 Lari) | 2.72 Lari | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (1.47 Lari) | 1.36 Lari | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.29 lei (2.17 Lari) | 2.38 Lari | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (18 Lari) | 19 Lari | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.37 lei (3.55 Lari) | 2.81 Lari | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.15 lei (1.42 Lari) | 1.11 Lari | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 15% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,548 lei (1,683 Lari) | 1,308 Lari | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,675 lei (1,106 Lari) | 916 Lari | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 407 lei (269 Lari) | 161 Lari | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,545 lei (1,020 Lari) | 1,034 Lari | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,045 lei (690 Lari) | 600 Lari | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 262 lei (173 Lari) | 121 Lari | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (23 Lari) | 24 Lari | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,450 lei (958 Lari) | 1,075 Lari | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 343 lei (227 Lari) | 560 Lari | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (23 Lari) | 15 Lari | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 lei (16 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 86% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 24% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 260 lei (172 Lari) | 170 Lari | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 lei (97 Lari) | 142 Lari | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 lei (215 Lari) | 305 Lari | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (246 Lari) | 257 Lari | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 19% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,769 lei (53,353 Lari) | 31,755 Lari | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47 lei (3.62 Lari) | 2.28 Lari | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (44 Lari) | 57 Lari | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 17% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (18 Lari) | 16 Lari | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (18 Lari) | 23 Lari | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113 lei (75 Lari) | 55 Lari | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (13 Lari) | 12 Lari | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (9 Lari) | 8 Lari | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (10 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.43 lei (3.59 Lari) | 2.28 Lari | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (7 Lari) | 5.32 Lari | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (18 Lari) | 14 Lari | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 12% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 lei (50 Lari) | 47 Lari | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (30 Lari) | 26 Lari | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135 lei (89 Lari) | 124 Lari | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 129 lei (86 Lari) | 94 Lari | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (14 Lari) | 11 Lari | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (7 Lari) | 5.00 Lari | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (5.04 Lari) | 4.98 Lari | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,461 lei (1,626 Lari) | 1,502 Lari | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 lei (0.50 Lari) | 0.32 Lari | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 lei (116 Lari) | 114 Lari | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (11 Lari) | 4.36 Lari | + 159% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.661
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Cost of living in Romania is 13% more expensive than in Georgia
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