- 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 | 30 lei (27 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (17 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (11 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.70 lei (4.23 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (11 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.14 lei (4.63 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (13 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 lei (3.57 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (2.00 ₪) | 4.63 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.29 lei (2.96 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (25 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.37 lei (4.84 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.15 lei (1.94 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 66% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,548 lei (2,295 ₪) | 7,919 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,675 lei (1,509 ₪) | 5,801 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 407 lei (366 ₪) | 618 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,545 lei (1,392 ₪) | 4,607 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,045 lei (942 ₪) | 3,273 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 262 lei (236 ₪) | 414 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (31 ₪) | 77 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,450 lei (1,306 ₪) | 1,953 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 343 lei (309 ₪) | 369 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (31 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 lei (22 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 32% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 260 lei (234 ₪) | 311 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 lei (132 ₪) | 198 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 lei (293 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (336 ₪) | 523 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 54% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,769 lei (72,770 ₪) | 133,757 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47 lei (4.93 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (59 ₪) | 231 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 47% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (25 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (25 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113 lei (102 ₪) | 337 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (17 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (12 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (13 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.43 lei (4.89 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (10 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (25 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 46% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 lei (69 ₪) | 153 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (42 ₪) | 80 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135 lei (121 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 129 lei (117 ₪) | 280 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (19 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (9 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (7 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,461 lei (2,217 ₪) | 2,357 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 lei (0.69 ₪) | 0.77 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 lei (158 ₪) | 332 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (15 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.901
ILS
/
RON
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Cost of living in Romania is 55% cheaper than in Israel
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