Cost of living in Romania compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 56% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 lei (27 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (16 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (10 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.11 lei (4.07 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (9 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 lei (5.24 ₪) | 5.74 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (11 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.35 lei (3.47 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.67 lei (2.13 ₪) | 4.22 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.44 lei (2.74 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (22 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (4.79 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.63 lei (2.10 ₪) | 5.18 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 63% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,078 lei (2,455 ₪) | 6,766 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,972 lei (1,573 ₪) | 5,763 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 441 lei (351 ₪) | 596 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,911 lei (1,524 ₪) | 4,580 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,184 lei (945 ₪) | 3,626 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 299 lei (239 ₪) | 406 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (27 ₪) | 71 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,295 lei (1,032 ₪) | 1,349 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378 lei (301 ₪) | 414 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (29 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (16 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 7% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302 lei (241 ₪) | 213 ₪ | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 183 lei (146 ₪) | 124 ₪ | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 339 lei (270 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364 lei (291 ₪) | 354 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 57% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 88,123 lei (70,281 ₪) | 138,844 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.90 lei (3.91 ₪) | 5.41 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 71 lei (57 ₪) | 227 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 38% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 lei (25 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 37 lei (30 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135 lei (108 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei (16 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (10 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (13 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.16 lei (4.12 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (8 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 lei (29 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 52% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 lei (74 ₪) | 145 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 51 lei (41 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (115 ₪) | 160 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 191 lei (153 ₪) | 305 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (20 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (9 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (7 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,659 lei (2,121 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55 lei (0.44 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 173 lei (138 ₪) | 237 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (16 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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RON
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Cost of living in Romania is 55% cheaper than in Israel
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