Cost of living in Romania compared to Hungary
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 7% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Romania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (2,746 Ft) | 2,744 Ft | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (1,712 Ft) | 1,988 Ft | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (1,388 Ft) | 843 Ft | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.25 lei (418 Ft) | 349 Ft | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (1,071 Ft) | 782 Ft | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (627 Ft) | 878 Ft | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (1,648 Ft) | 1,638 Ft | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.38 lei (349 Ft) | 518 Ft | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.03 lei (241 Ft) | 291 Ft | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.41 lei (272 Ft) | 292 Ft | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (2,242 Ft) | 2,037 Ft | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (559 Ft) | 469 Ft | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.12 lei (248 Ft) | 213 Ft | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 22% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Romania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,029 lei (241,253 Ft) | 323,186 Ft | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,033 lei (161,919 Ft) | 213,332 Ft | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 478 lei (38,039 Ft) | 48,202 Ft | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,895 lei (150,953 Ft) | 176,373 Ft | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,154 lei (91,913 Ft) | 149,439 Ft | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 lei (23,878 Ft) | 29,248 Ft | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (2,656 Ft) | 4,157 Ft | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,524 lei (121,401 Ft) | 109,085 Ft | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 369 lei (29,413 Ft) | 39,391 Ft | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 lei (3,380 Ft) | 3,718 Ft | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 lei (2,547 Ft) | 2,098 Ft | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 10% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Romania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 279 lei (22,217 Ft) | 29,321 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 161 lei (12,844 Ft) | 12,599 Ft | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 303 lei (24,170 Ft) | 25,638 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 345 lei (27,515 Ft) | 34,104 Ft | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Romania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,546 lei (6,017,506 Ft) | 8,048,940 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (619 Ft) | 484 Ft | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 78 lei (6,249 Ft) | 8,875 Ft | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Romania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 lei (2,392 Ft) | 3,036 Ft | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 lei (2,990 Ft) | 4,105 Ft | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 156 lei (12,451 Ft) | 16,176 Ft | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (1,566 Ft) | 1,500 Ft | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (1,220 Ft) | 948 Ft | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 lei (1,400 Ft) | 782 Ft | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (594 Ft) | 489 Ft | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 lei (925 Ft) | 768 Ft | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 lei (3,146 Ft) | 3,784 Ft | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 4% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Romania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 107 lei (8,525 Ft) | 10,245 Ft | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (3,884 Ft) | 5,225 Ft | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 131 lei (10,412 Ft) | 17,579 Ft | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 168 lei (13,416 Ft) | 15,379 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (1,973 Ft) | 1,964 Ft | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (1,043 Ft) | 930 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (736 Ft) | 639 Ft | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,908 lei (311,295 Ft) | 196,028 Ft | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 21 Ft | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 217 lei (17,256 Ft) | 15,859 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (1,741 Ft) | 2,868 Ft | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Romania is 8% cheaper than in Hungary
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