- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 54% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (HK$58) | HK$90 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (HK$38) | HK$38 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (HK$23) | HK$50 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.70 lei (HK$9) | HK$25 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (HK$23) | HK$35 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.14 lei (HK$10) | HK$28 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (HK$28) | HK$91 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 lei (HK$8) | HK$36 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (HK$4.38) | HK$30 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.29 lei (HK$6) | HK$15 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (HK$54) | HK$150 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.37 lei (HK$11) | HK$16 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.15 lei (HK$4.24) | HK$17 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 84% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,548 lei (HK$5,022) | HK$42,192 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,675 lei (HK$3,302) | HK$30,408 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 407 lei (HK$802) | HK$1,370 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,545 lei (HK$3,045) | HK$25,305 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,045 lei (HK$2,061) | HK$17,675 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 262 lei (HK$517) | HK$775 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (HK$67) | HK$207 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,450 lei (HK$2,858) | HK$4,610 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 343 lei (HK$677) | HK$1,262 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (HK$68) | HK$70 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 lei (HK$47) | HK$68 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 260 lei (HK$513) | HK$628 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 lei (HK$290) | HK$328 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 lei (HK$641) | HK$599 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (HK$735) | HK$1,152 | - 36% | |
| 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 | 80,769 lei (HK$159,219) | HK$220,633 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47 lei (HK$11) | HK$15 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (HK$130) | HK$524 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 40% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (HK$54) | HK$55 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (HK$55) | HK$91 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113 lei (HK$223) | HK$332 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (HK$38) | HK$44 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (HK$26) | HK$41 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (HK$29) | HK$69 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.43 lei (HK$11) | HK$17 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (HK$21) | HK$25 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (HK$55) | HK$263 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 51% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 lei (HK$150) | HK$391 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (HK$91) | HK$199 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135 lei (HK$265) | HK$884 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 129 lei (HK$255) | HK$902 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (HK$41) | HK$108 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (HK$20) | HK$44 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (HK$15) | HK$64 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,461 lei (HK$4,851) | HK$3,376 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 lei (HK$1.50) | HK$1.30 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 lei (HK$345) | HK$913 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (HK$34) | HK$58 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 66% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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