Cost of living in Romania compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Romania is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Romania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (HK$84) | HK$73 | + 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (HK$51) | HK$45 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (HK$25) | HK$43 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (HK$13) | HK$26 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (HK$25) | HK$45 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (HK$16) | HK$35 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (HK$39) | HK$104 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28 lei (HK$9) | HK$37 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.14 lei (HK$7) | HK$34 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.78 lei (HK$8) | HK$15 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (HK$59) | HK$154 | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (HK$16) | HK$20 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 lei (HK$5.38) | HK$21 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Romania is 76% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Romania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,678 lei (HK$6,301) | HK$36,718 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,402 lei (HK$4,115) | HK$24,047 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 752 lei (HK$1,288) | HK$1,770 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,223 lei (HK$3,809) | HK$19,794 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei (HK$2,473) | HK$14,116 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 424 lei (HK$726) | HK$1,412 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (HK$66) | HK$179 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,546 lei (HK$2,648) | HK$3,417 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (HK$1,044) | HK$1,093 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (HK$79) | HK$97 | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (HK$59) | HK$96 | - 38% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 19% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Romania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (HK$431) | HK$627 | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (HK$302) | HK$332 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (HK$585) | HK$676 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (HK$655) | HK$986 | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 52% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Romania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,766 lei (HK$158,925) | HK$207,682 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (HK$12) | HK$24 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (HK$164) | HK$496 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 5% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Romania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (HK$61) | HK$35 | + 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (HK$52) | HK$102 | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 lei (HK$410) | HK$379 | + 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (HK$43) | HK$66 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (HK$31) | HK$29 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (HK$43) | HK$32 | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (HK$12) | HK$15 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (HK$30) | HK$21 | + 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (HK$77) | HK$165 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 44% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Romania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110 lei (HK$188) | HK$378 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 lei (HK$99) | HK$201 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (HK$253) | HK$446 | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225 lei (HK$385) | HK$559 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (HK$55) | HK$123 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (HK$26) | HK$45 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (HK$20) | HK$54 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,666 lei (HK$6,281) | HK$3,000 | + 109% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (HK$0.91) | HK$3.33 | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (HK$314) | HK$700 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (HK$42) | HK$72 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in Romania is 57% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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