- 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 | 30 lei (€6) | €13 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (€4.15) | €8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (€2.52) | €4.58 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.71 lei (€1.01) | €1.32 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (€2.57) | €3.83 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.19 lei (€1.11) | €2.10 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (€3.21) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 lei (€0.83) | €2.02 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.24 lei (€0.48) | €1.29 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei (€0.70) | €1.39 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (€5.99) | €8 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.44 lei (€1.17) | €1.94 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.23 lei (€0.48) | €1.13 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 54% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,615 lei (€561) | €1,336 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,698 lei (€364) | €899 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 409 lei (€88) | €132 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,628 lei (€349) | €803 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,108 lei (€238) | €541 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 265 lei (€57) | €97 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (€8) | €23 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,503 lei (€322) | €387 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 356 lei (€76) | €115 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (€8) | €4.49 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (€4.88) | €10 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 274 lei (€59) | €84 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 159 lei (€34) | €33 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (€71) | €95 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 376 lei (€81) | €118 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,038 lei (€17,597) | €21,733 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.63 lei (€1.21) | €1.54 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (€14) | €35 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 44% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (€6) | €9 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (€6) | €8 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 117 lei (€25) | €85 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (€4.31) | €5.12 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (€2.86) | €3.64 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (€3.18) | €3.26 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.62 lei (€1.20) | €2.19 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (€2.26) | €2.02 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (€6) | €18 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (€17) | €33 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (€10) | €17 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147 lei (€32) | €64 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (€28) | €67 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (€4.53) | €9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (€2.08) | €1.61 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (€1.66) | €5.11 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,427 lei (€521) | €458 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (€0.17) | €0.20 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 187 lei (€40) | €63 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (€3.72) | €5.35 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 43% cheaper than in Italy
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