- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (€6) | €13 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 lei (€3.98) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (€2.46) | €4.30 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.61 lei (€1.00) | €1.29 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (€2.40) | €3.76 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.18 lei (€1.12) | €2.18 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (€2.93) | €6 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.02 lei (€0.87) | €2.04 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (€0.48) | €1.35 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.21 lei (€0.69) | €1.31 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (€5.69) | €7 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.41 lei (€1.17) | €2.05 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.39 lei (€0.52) | €1.23 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 54% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,585 lei (€559) | €1,342 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,652 lei (€357) | €893 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 396 lei (€86) | €121 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,545 lei (€334) | €799 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,038 lei (€225) | €563 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 261 lei (€56) | €117 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (€8) | €23 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,564 lei (€338) | €378 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 328 lei (€71) | €118 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (€7) | €4.56 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 lei (€6) | €10 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 21% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 266 lei (€57) | €85 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 142 lei (€31) | €34 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 328 lei (€71) | €92 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356 lei (€77) | €119 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 34% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,318 lei (€17,800) | €20,070 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.21 lei (€1.13) | €1.49 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (€14) | €35 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 50% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (€5.92) | €9 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (€5.58) | €10 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 109 lei (€24) | €82 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (€3.94) | €4.85 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (€2.70) | €3.49 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (€3.12) | €3.52 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.36 lei (€1.16) | €2.18 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.23) | €1.95 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 lei (€6) | €19 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 lei (€16) | €32 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (€10) | €17 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136 lei (€29) | €67 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 134 lei (€29) | €63 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (€4.54) | €8 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (€2.17) | €1.56 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (€1.60) | €4.97 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,573 lei (€556) | €479 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 lei (€0.19) | €0.24 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 193 lei (€42) | €60 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (€3.58) | €5.26 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 43% cheaper than in Italy
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