Cost of living in Romania compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 47% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 lei (HK$68) | HK$79 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (HK$40) | HK$39 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (HK$24) | HK$45 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.96 lei (HK$10) | HK$23 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (HK$23) | HK$28 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (HK$12) | HK$22 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (HK$29) | HK$92 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 lei (HK$8) | HK$25 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.65 lei (HK$5.13) | HK$17 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.09 lei (HK$5.99) | HK$19 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (HK$51) | HK$234 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.79 lei (HK$11) | HK$14 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.54 lei (HK$4.92) | HK$19 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 81% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,151 lei (HK$6,098) | HK$43,249 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,043 lei (HK$3,953) | HK$30,827 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 443 lei (HK$858) | HK$1,664 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,988 lei (HK$3,848) | HK$23,566 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,218 lei (HK$2,357) | HK$15,226 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 310 lei (HK$599) | HK$1,385 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (HK$67) | HK$142 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,488 lei (HK$2,881) | HK$5,312 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 370 lei (HK$716) | HK$1,310 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (HK$68) | HK$69 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (HK$39) | HK$90 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 7% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 305 lei (HK$590) | HK$704 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 184 lei (HK$356) | HK$314 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 lei (HK$649) | HK$728 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 lei (HK$737) | HK$1,295 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 59% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,550 lei (HK$150,090) | HK$245,322 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.90 lei (HK$9) | HK$17 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 68 lei (HK$132) | HK$597 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 38% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (HK$60) | HK$49 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 lei (HK$75) | HK$132 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 144 lei (HK$278) | HK$463 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (HK$37) | HK$59 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (HK$26) | HK$39 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (HK$31) | HK$53 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.31 lei (HK$10) | HK$18 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (HK$20) | HK$21 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (HK$63) | HK$265 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 47% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 lei (HK$197) | HK$362 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (HK$95) | HK$190 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 130 lei (HK$251) | HK$1,027 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189 lei (HK$366) | HK$866 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (HK$46) | HK$107 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (HK$21) | HK$45 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (HK$15) | HK$69 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,462 lei (HK$4,765) | HK$3,416 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.51 lei (HK$1.00) | HK$1.17 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (HK$351) | HK$887 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (HK$38) | HK$62 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 64% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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