- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 0% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (2,044 Ft) | 1,825 Ft | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (1,292 Ft) | 1,565 Ft | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (792 Ft) | 714 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.63 lei (323 Ft) | 257 Ft | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (780 Ft) | 621 Ft | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.13 lei (358 Ft) | 514 Ft | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (943 Ft) | 942 Ft | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.04 lei (281 Ft) | 358 Ft | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.20 lei (153 Ft) | 209 Ft | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.23 lei (225 Ft) | 225 Ft | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (1,835 Ft) | 1,658 Ft | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.40 lei (376 Ft) | 383 Ft | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.09 lei (146 Ft) | 146 Ft | - 0% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 29% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,570 lei (179,074 Ft) | 248,046 Ft | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,645 lei (114,608 Ft) | 167,774 Ft | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 397 lei (27,636 Ft) | 40,412 Ft | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,532 lei (106,779 Ft) | 159,985 Ft | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,012 lei (70,498 Ft) | 110,858 Ft | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 267 lei (18,628 Ft) | 28,178 Ft | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (2,467 Ft) | 3,631 Ft | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,543 lei (107,516 Ft) | 119,455 Ft | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 330 lei (23,012 Ft) | 24,536 Ft | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 lei (2,359 Ft) | 2,337 Ft | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26 lei (1,816 Ft) | 2,054 Ft | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 10% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 254 lei (17,675 Ft) | 21,728 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 144 lei (10,012 Ft) | 10,914 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 316 lei (21,998 Ft) | 22,212 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 lei (25,158 Ft) | 27,495 Ft | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 22% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,016 lei (5,715,095 Ft) | 5,537,590 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 lei (367 Ft) | 359 Ft | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (4,564 Ft) | 9,753 Ft | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 8% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (1,997 Ft) | 1,855 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 lei (1,901 Ft) | 2,309 Ft | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 109 lei (7,567 Ft) | 10,894 Ft | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (1,246 Ft) | 950 Ft | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (880 Ft) | 889 Ft | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (965 Ft) | 805 Ft | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.41 lei (377 Ft) | 385 Ft | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (715 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (1,929 Ft) | 2,800 Ft | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 3% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74 lei (5,136 Ft) | 6,323 Ft | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (3,187 Ft) | 3,322 Ft | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 137 lei (9,554 Ft) | 12,273 Ft | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 133 lei (9,241 Ft) | 11,370 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (1,414 Ft) | 1,503 Ft | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (695 Ft) | 590 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (508 Ft) | 510 Ft | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,529 lei (176,251 Ft) | 158,972 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 lei (58 Ft) | 28 Ft | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 193 lei (13,440 Ft) | 14,629 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (1,165 Ft) | 1,227 Ft | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Romania is 14% cheaper than in Hungary
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