Cost of living in Romania compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 42% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (40 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 lei (27 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (14 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (5.91 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (10 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (8 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (18 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.85 lei (3.92 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.45 lei (2.79 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.83 lei (3.90 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 lei (34 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 lei (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (2.82 ₪) | 5.39 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,478 lei (2,808 ₪) | 7,800 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,530 lei (2,042 ₪) | 6,025 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 502 lei (405 ₪) | 774 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,432 lei (1,963 ₪) | 5,930 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,682 lei (1,358 ₪) | 4,332 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 389 lei (314 ₪) | 547 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (33 ₪) | 76 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,317 lei (1,063 ₪) | 1,194 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 515 lei (415 ₪) | 662 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 74 lei (60 ₪) | 44 ₪ | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43 lei (35 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 33% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 370 lei (299 ₪) | 340 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 lei (119 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 366 lei (296 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 430 lei (347 ₪) | 480 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 50% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,453 lei (97,229 ₪) | 161,867 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (5.90 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 102 lei (82 ₪) | 246 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 14% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (20 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (24 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 272 lei (219 ₪) | 346 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (19 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 lei (18 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 lei (24 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (6 ₪) | 4.95 ₪ | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (13 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68 lei (55 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 32% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 lei (121 ₪) | 171 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 62 lei (50 ₪) | 88 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 248 lei (200 ₪) | 633 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 214 lei (173 ₪) | 264 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (27 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 lei (13 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 lei (10 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,950 lei (3,189 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 lei (0.20 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 221 lei (178 ₪) | 188 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 lei (22 ₪) | 38 ₪ | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 47% cheaper than in Israel
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