- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 1% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (2,073 Ft) | 1,822 Ft | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (1,345 Ft) | 1,628 Ft | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (816 Ft) | 767 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.71 lei (328 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (835 Ft) | 639 Ft | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.19 lei (361 Ft) | 600 Ft | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (1,041 Ft) | 966 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 lei (270 Ft) | 390 Ft | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.24 lei (156 Ft) | 225 Ft | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei (228 Ft) | 238 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (1,941 Ft) | 1,776 Ft | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.44 lei (379 Ft) | 390 Ft | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.23 lei (155 Ft) | 145 Ft | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 28% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,615 lei (181,834 Ft) | 249,837 Ft | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,698 lei (118,080 Ft) | 171,366 Ft | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 409 lei (28,462 Ft) | 44,829 Ft | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,628 lei (113,245 Ft) | 168,509 Ft | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,108 lei (77,045 Ft) | 113,740 Ft | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 265 lei (18,430 Ft) | 27,879 Ft | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (2,451 Ft) | 3,017 Ft | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,503 lei (104,550 Ft) | 121,029 Ft | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 356 lei (24,761 Ft) | 28,977 Ft | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (2,498 Ft) | 2,436 Ft | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (1,582 Ft) | 1,899 Ft | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 8% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 274 lei (19,058 Ft) | 19,544 Ft | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 159 lei (11,052 Ft) | 12,381 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (23,174 Ft) | 22,664 Ft | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 376 lei (26,154 Ft) | 29,283 Ft | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 22% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,352 lei (5,727,031 Ft) | 5,474,410 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.63 lei (391 Ft) | 373 Ft | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (4,493 Ft) | 9,687 Ft | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 12% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (1,969 Ft) | 2,604 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (2,029 Ft) | 3,079 Ft | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 117 lei (8,121 Ft) | 11,741 Ft | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (1,397 Ft) | 1,237 Ft | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (927 Ft) | 944 Ft | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (1,032 Ft) | 781 Ft | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.62 lei (391 Ft) | 358 Ft | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (732 Ft) | 537 Ft | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (1,998 Ft) | 2,993 Ft | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 2% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (5,464 Ft) | 6,723 Ft | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (3,200 Ft) | 3,310 Ft | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147 lei (10,230 Ft) | 14,744 Ft | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (9,211 Ft) | 11,966 Ft | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (1,470 Ft) | 1,608 Ft | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (675 Ft) | 654 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (539 Ft) | 540 Ft | - 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,418 lei (168,175 Ft) | 148,382 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (54 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 187 lei (12,980 Ft) | 12,958 Ft | + 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (1,206 Ft) | 1,226 Ft | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 14% cheaper than in Hungary
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