- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 54% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (26 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 lei (17 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (10 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.61 lei (4.21 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (10 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.18 lei (4.72 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (12 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.02 lei (3.67 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (2.02 ₪) | 4.97 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.21 lei (2.93 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (24 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.41 lei (4.94 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.39 lei (2.18 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 66% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,585 lei (2,358 ₪) | 7,950 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,652 lei (1,507 ₪) | 5,859 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 396 lei (361 ₪) | 694 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,546 lei (1,410 ₪) | 4,983 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,038 lei (947 ₪) | 3,625 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 261 lei (238 ₪) | 464 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (32 ₪) | 76 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,555 lei (1,418 ₪) | 2,075 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 328 lei (300 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (30 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 lei (27 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 33% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 266 lei (242 ₪) | 327 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 142 lei (129 ₪) | 202 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 328 lei (300 ₪) | 430 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356 lei (324 ₪) | 472 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 54% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,204 lei (74,981 ₪) | 135,293 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.21 lei (4.75 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (60 ₪) | 237 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 48% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (25 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (24 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 109 lei (100 ₪) | 325 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (17 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (11 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (13 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.36 lei (4.89 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 lei (27 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 44% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 lei (66 ₪) | 154 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (42 ₪) | 79 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136 lei (124 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 134 lei (123 ₪) | 274 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (19 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (9 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (7 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,573 lei (2,347 ₪) | 2,428 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 lei (0.79 ₪) | 0.85 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 194 lei (177 ₪) | 316 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (15 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.912
ILS
/
RON
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,524 prices entered by 858 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 55% cheaper than in Israel
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