- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 52% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (27 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (18 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (11 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.71 lei (4.32 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (11 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.19 lei (4.76 ₪) | 5.77 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (14 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 lei (3.56 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.24 lei (2.05 ₪) | 4.42 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei (3.00 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (26 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.44 lei (4.99 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.23 lei (2.04 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 63% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,615 lei (2,398 ₪) | 7,451 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,698 lei (1,557 ₪) | 5,601 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 409 lei (375 ₪) | 735 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,628 lei (1,493 ₪) | 4,304 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,108 lei (1,016 ₪) | 3,156 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 265 lei (243 ₪) | 464 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (32 ₪) | 72 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,503 lei (1,379 ₪) | 1,873 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 356 lei (326 ₪) | 397 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (33 ₪) | 29 ₪ | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (21 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 23% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 274 lei (251 ₪) | 335 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 159 lei (146 ₪) | 183 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (306 ₪) | 431 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 376 lei (345 ₪) | 455 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 53% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,038 lei (75,229 ₪) | 133,617 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.63 lei (5.16 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (59 ₪) | 233 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 46% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (26 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (27 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 117 lei (107 ₪) | 406 ₪ | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (18 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (12 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (14 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.62 lei (5.15 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (10 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (26 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 42% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (72 ₪) | 145 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (42 ₪) | 81 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147 lei (135 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (121 ₪) | 254 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (19 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (9 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (7 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,427 lei (2,226 ₪) | 2,387 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (0.71 ₪) | 0.69 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 187 lei (171 ₪) | 324 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (16 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 52% cheaper than in Israel
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