- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Georgia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Georgia
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 17% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (19 Lari) | 15 Lari | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (13 Lari) | 13 Lari | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (8 Lari) | 5.96 Lari | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.71 lei (3.04 Lari) | 3.74 Lari | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (8 Lari) | 4.05 Lari | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.19 lei (3.35 Lari) | 2.99 Lari | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (10 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 lei (2.51 Lari) | 2.58 Lari | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.24 lei (1.45 Lari) | 1.29 Lari | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei (2.11 Lari) | 2.38 Lari | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (18 Lari) | 19 Lari | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.44 lei (3.52 Lari) | 2.82 Lari | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.23 lei (1.44 Lari) | 1.34 Lari | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 11% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,615 lei (1,689 Lari) | 1,323 Lari | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,698 lei (1,097 Lari) | 958 Lari | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 409 lei (264 Lari) | 159 Lari | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,628 lei (1,052 Lari) | 1,066 Lari | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,108 lei (716 Lari) | 651 Lari | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 265 lei (171 Lari) | 93 Lari | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (23 Lari) | 23 Lari | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,503 lei (971 Lari) | 1,449 Lari | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 356 lei (230 Lari) | 650 Lari | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (23 Lari) | 15 Lari | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (15 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 57% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 27% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 274 lei (177 Lari) | 193 Lari | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 159 lei (103 Lari) | 148 Lari | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (215 Lari) | 327 Lari | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 376 lei (243 Lari) | 327 Lari | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 15% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,038 lei (53,009 Lari) | 31,755 Lari | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.63 lei (3.64 Lari) | 2.37 Lari | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (42 Lari) | 59 Lari | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 6% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (18 Lari) | 22 Lari | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (19 Lari) | 23 Lari | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 117 lei (75 Lari) | 52 Lari | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (13 Lari) | 15 Lari | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (9 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (10 Lari) | 10 Lari | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.62 lei (3.63 Lari) | 2.20 Lari | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (7 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (19 Lari) | 15 Lari | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 15% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (51 Lari) | 47 Lari | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (30 Lari) | 27 Lari | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147 lei (95 Lari) | 117 Lari | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (86 Lari) | 103 Lari | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (14 Lari) | 13 Lari | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (6 Lari) | 5.46 Lari | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (5.01 Lari) | 5.72 Lari | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,427 lei (1,568 Lari) | 1,502 Lari | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (0.50 Lari) | 0.26 Lari | + 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 187 lei (121 Lari) | 103 Lari | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (11 Lari) | 4.44 Lari | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.646
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Cost of living in Romania is 9% more expensive than in Georgia
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