Cost of living in Romania compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 8% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 lei (2,597 Ft) | 2,155 Ft | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (1,506 Ft) | 1,656 Ft | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (906 Ft) | 704 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.96 lei (364 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (870 Ft) | 596 Ft | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (464 Ft) | 634 Ft | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (1,109 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 lei (303 Ft) | 430 Ft | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.65 lei (195 Ft) | 279 Ft | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.09 lei (227 Ft) | 248 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (1,933 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.79 lei (425 Ft) | 447 Ft | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.54 lei (186 Ft) | 161 Ft | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 25% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,151 lei (231,263 Ft) | 295,399 Ft | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,043 lei (149,931 Ft) | 197,370 Ft | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 443 lei (32,546 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,988 lei (145,936 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,218 lei (89,398 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 310 lei (22,731 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (2,559 Ft) | 4,151 Ft | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,488 lei (109,251 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 370 lei (27,164 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (2,575 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (1,498 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 6% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 305 lei (22,381 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 184 lei (13,483 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 lei (24,601 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 lei (27,967 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 26% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,550 lei (5,692,223 Ft) | 6,385,690 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.90 lei (360 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 68 lei (4,992 Ft) | 9,805 Ft | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 17% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (2,273 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 lei (2,828 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 144 lei (10,545 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (1,400 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (974 Ft) | 829 Ft | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (1,191 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.31 lei (390 Ft) | 451 Ft | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (748 Ft) | 494 Ft | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (2,405 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 10% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 lei (7,458 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (3,615 Ft) | 3,558 Ft | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 130 lei (9,537 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189 lei (13,890 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (1,728 Ft) | 2,202 Ft | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (815 Ft) | 664 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (586 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,462 lei (180,701 Ft) | 159,516 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.51 lei (38 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (13,328 Ft) | 12,368 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (1,450 Ft) | 1,435 Ft | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Romania is 12% cheaper than in Hungary
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