Cost of living in Romania compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 44% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 lei (€7) | €13 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (€4.30) | €8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (€2.69) | €4.41 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.11 lei (€1.07) | €1.22 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (€2.44) | €3.42 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.29 lei (€1.11) | €2.03 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (€3.07) | €6 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.81 lei (€0.80) | €1.79 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.84 lei (€0.59) | €1.31 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.29 lei (€0.69) | €1.29 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.85 lei (€1.22) | €1.92 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.44 lei (€0.51) | €1.30 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 53% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,820 lei (€590) | €1,325 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,723 lei (€360) | €935 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 405 lei (€85) | €117 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,604 lei (€335) | €808 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,071 lei (€224) | €619 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 233 lei (€49) | €89 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (€8) | €23 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,498 lei (€313) | €342 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 359 lei (€75) | €107 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 lei (€8) | €4.80 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 lei (€6) | €10 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 231 lei (€48) | €83 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 148 lei (€31) | €30 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 326 lei (€68) | €87 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 351 lei (€73) | €115 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 84,369 lei (€17,648) | €22,930 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.75 lei (€1.20) | €1.56 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 69 lei (€14) | €36 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 34% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (€5.37) | €7 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (€6) | €9 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 133 lei (€28) | €79 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 lei (€3.42) | €4.39 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (€2.98) | €3.10 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (€3.47) | €2.71 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (€1.26) | €2.05 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (€1.91) | €1.70 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (€5.95) | €16 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94 lei (€20) | €35 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (€10) | €17 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 155 lei (€32) | €103 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131 lei (€27) | €64 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (€4.47) | €9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (€2.49) | €1.46 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (€1.63) | €5.01 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,177 lei (€455) | €433 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61 lei (€0.13) | €0.14 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 181 lei (€38) | €59 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (€3.82) | €5.38 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 42% cheaper than in Italy
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