- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 52% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (HK$57) | HK$93 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 lei (HK$36) | HK$36 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (HK$22) | HK$40 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.63 lei (HK$9) | HK$24 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (HK$22) | HK$36 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.14 lei (HK$10) | HK$26 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (HK$26) | HK$86 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.97 lei (HK$8) | HK$32 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (HK$4.34) | HK$22 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.20 lei (HK$6) | HK$14 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (HK$52) | HK$140 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.39 lei (HK$11) | HK$16 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.09 lei (HK$4.09) | HK$15 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 83% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,585 lei (HK$5,051) | HK$40,267 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,645 lei (HK$3,213) | HK$29,847 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 397 lei (HK$775) | HK$1,224 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,531 lei (HK$2,991) | HK$24,008 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,012 lei (HK$1,976) | HK$17,141 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 267 lei (HK$522) | HK$811 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (HK$69) | HK$177 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,535 lei (HK$2,998) | HK$4,582 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 328 lei (HK$642) | HK$993 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 lei (HK$66) | HK$73 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26 lei (HK$51) | HK$70 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 12% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (HK$491) | HK$613 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 144 lei (HK$281) | HK$293 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 lei (HK$622) | HK$625 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 lei (HK$705) | HK$1,128 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 52% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,037 lei (HK$160,271) | HK$213,439 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.26 lei (HK$10) | HK$15 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (HK$128) | HK$527 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 37% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (HK$56) | HK$59 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 lei (HK$53) | HK$76 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 109 lei (HK$212) | HK$319 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (HK$35) | HK$43 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (HK$25) | HK$40 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (HK$27) | HK$55 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.40 lei (HK$11) | HK$14 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (HK$20) | HK$20 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (HK$54) | HK$238 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 51% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 lei (HK$143) | HK$362 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (HK$89) | HK$192 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 137 lei (HK$268) | HK$1,137 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 129 lei (HK$252) | HK$890 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (HK$40) | HK$109 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (HK$20) | HK$44 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (HK$14) | HK$63 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,529 lei (HK$4,941) | HK$3,478 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 lei (HK$1.62) | HK$1.71 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 191 lei (HK$373) | HK$824 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (HK$33) | HK$57 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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