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Cost of living in Romania compared to Italy
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (€6) | €13 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (€4.06) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (€2.50) | €4.39 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.71 lei (€0.99) | €1.24 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (€2.48) | €3.49 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.17 lei (€1.09) | €2.08 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (€3.04) | €7 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.94 lei (€0.83) | €1.95 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.33 lei (€0.49) | €1.24 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.24 lei (€0.68) | €1.36 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.46 lei (€1.15) | €1.91 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.20 lei (€0.46) | €1.06 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 54% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,658 lei (€558) | €1,312 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,660 lei (€349) | €909 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 431 lei (€91) | €127 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,586 lei (€333) | €818 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,136 lei (€239) | €551 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 268 lei (€56) | €106 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (€9) | €24 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,481 lei (€311) | €379 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 359 lei (€75) | €112 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (€8) | €4.26 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 lei (€4.63) | €10 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 13% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 289 lei (€61) | €83 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 158 lei (€33) | €32 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 lei (€71) | €94 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387 lei (€81) | €116 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,897 lei (€17,412) | €22,219 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.68 lei (€1.19) | €1.55 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (€14) | €35 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 41% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 lei (€6) | €8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (€7) | €9 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 126 lei (€26) | €85 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (€3.86) | €5.03 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (€2.83) | €3.50 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (€3.34) | €3.25 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.73 lei (€1.20) | €2.05 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.15) | €1.90 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (€7) | €18 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 81 lei (€17) | €35 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 lei (€10) | €17 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 140 lei (€29) | €71 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 146 lei (€31) | €67 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (€5.20) | €9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (€2.06) | €1.64 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (€1.61) | €5.23 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,388 lei (€502) | €444 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (€0.16) | €0.19 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (€38) | €67 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (€3.66) | €5.43 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,153 prices entered by 1,165 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 43% cheaper than in Italy
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