Cost of living in Romania compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 51% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (35 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (19 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (12 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (4.92 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (11 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (14 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.81 lei (3.64 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.55 lei (2.69 ₪) | 4.82 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.84 lei (2.90 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (25 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (5.20 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.96 lei (3.00 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 68% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450 lei (2,608 ₪) | 9,400 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,340 lei (1,769 ₪) | 7,243 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 473 lei (358 ₪) | 995 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,014 lei (1,522 ₪) | 5,739 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,491 lei (1,127 ₪) | 4,419 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322 lei (243 ₪) | 425 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (29 ₪) | 94 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,476 lei (1,116 ₪) | 1,791 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 432 lei (326 ₪) | 426 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (34 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 lei (40 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 37% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 317 lei (240 ₪) | 359 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 lei (137 ₪) | 215 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (252 ₪) | 437 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 417 lei (315 ₪) | 507 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 54% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,948 lei (75,556 ₪) | 145,089 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (6.00 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (62 ₪) | 228 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 42% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (21 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (22 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 212 lei (160 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (17 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (12 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 lei (13 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (37 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 41% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (96 ₪) | 165 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 lei (49 ₪) | 87 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136 lei (103 ₪) | 300 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 193 lei (146 ₪) | 292 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 lei (21 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (9 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (7 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,334 lei (2,521 ₪) | 2,879 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (0.28 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 111% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 191 lei (145 ₪) | 267 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (17 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.756
ILS
/
RON
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Cost of living in Romania is 55% cheaper than in Israel
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