- 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 | 30 lei (2,063 Ft) | 1,819 Ft | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (1,332 Ft) | 1,597 Ft | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (818 Ft) | 743 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.70 lei (328 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (815 Ft) | 629 Ft | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.14 lei (359 Ft) | 556 Ft | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (997 Ft) | 970 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 lei (277 Ft) | 385 Ft | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (155 Ft) | 207 Ft | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.29 lei (230 Ft) | 236 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (1,913 Ft) | 1,722 Ft | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.37 lei (375 Ft) | 393 Ft | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.15 lei (150 Ft) | 137 Ft | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 29% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,548 lei (177,899 Ft) | 255,267 Ft | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,675 lei (116,968 Ft) | 173,049 Ft | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 407 lei (28,399 Ft) | 42,542 Ft | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,545 lei (107,860 Ft) | 163,732 Ft | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,045 lei (72,994 Ft) | 111,758 Ft | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 262 lei (18,308 Ft) | 27,888 Ft | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (2,391 Ft) | 3,277 Ft | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,450 lei (101,240 Ft) | 122,551 Ft | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 343 lei (23,985 Ft) | 26,290 Ft | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (2,425 Ft) | 2,425 Ft | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 lei (1,671 Ft) | 1,722 Ft | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 9% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 260 lei (18,172 Ft) | 19,826 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 lei (10,257 Ft) | 11,674 Ft | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 lei (22,695 Ft) | 22,331 Ft | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (26,050 Ft) | 28,455 Ft | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 22% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,769 lei (5,640,268 Ft) | 5,522,730 Ft | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47 lei (382 Ft) | 367 Ft | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (4,602 Ft) | 9,730 Ft | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 10% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (1,929 Ft) | 2,058 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (1,949 Ft) | 2,584 Ft | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113 lei (7,907 Ft) | 11,669 Ft | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (1,353 Ft) | 1,151 Ft | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (927 Ft) | 911 Ft | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (1,022 Ft) | 806 Ft | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.43 lei (379 Ft) | 380 Ft | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (738 Ft) | 547 Ft | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (1,953 Ft) | 2,906 Ft | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 4% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 lei (5,313 Ft) | 6,975 Ft | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (3,218 Ft) | 3,347 Ft | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135 lei (9,394 Ft) | 14,350 Ft | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 129 lei (9,042 Ft) | 12,487 Ft | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (1,449 Ft) | 1,583 Ft | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (692 Ft) | 620 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (533 Ft) | 538 Ft | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,461 lei (171,861 Ft) | 151,262 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 lei (53 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 lei (12,212 Ft) | 14,185 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (1,192 Ft) | 1,234 Ft | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Hungary
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