Cost of living in Romania compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 55% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (27 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (16 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (10 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.05 lei (3.98 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (9 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.42 lei (4.28 ₪) | 5.84 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (12 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.80 lei (3.00 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.90 lei (2.29 ₪) | 4.72 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei (2.58 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (23 ₪) | 46 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.80 lei (4.57 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.56 lei (2.02 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 68% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,918 lei (2,302 ₪) | 7,676 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,767 lei (1,394 ₪) | 5,841 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 394 lei (311 ₪) | 755 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,662 lei (1,311 ₪) | 5,061 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,146 lei (904 ₪) | 3,650 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 233 lei (184 ₪) | 476 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (28 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,558 lei (1,229 ₪) | 1,369 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 355 lei (280 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (30 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 lei (23 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 34% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 238 lei (188 ₪) | 312 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 lei (115 ₪) | 166 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 324 lei (255 ₪) | 409 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356 lei (281 ₪) | 440 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 57% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 84,914 lei (66,993 ₪) | 134,756 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.76 lei (4.55 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 68 lei (54 ₪) | 222 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 50% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (20 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (24 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130 lei (102 ₪) | 471 ₪ | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 lei (14 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (11 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (14 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 lei (4.73 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (8 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 lei (22 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 53% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92 lei (73 ₪) | 150 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (38 ₪) | 81 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 155 lei (122 ₪) | 351 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 lei (103 ₪) | 273 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 lei (17 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (9 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (6 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,217 lei (1,749 ₪) | 2,040 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (0.47 ₪) | 1.23 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 186 lei (147 ₪) | 266 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (14 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 58% cheaper than in Israel
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