- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 48% 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) | 19 lei (€4.01) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (€2.52) | €4.25 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.68 lei (€1.00) | €1.27 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (€2.43) | €3.87 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.13 lei (€1.10) | €2.21 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (€3.05) | €6 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.97 lei (€0.85) | €2.05 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.21 lei (€0.48) | €1.35 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.30 lei (€0.71) | €1.38 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (€5.95) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.38 lei (€1.16) | €2.00 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.07 lei (€0.44) | €1.25 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 54% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,572 lei (€552) | €1,284 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,675 lei (€360) | €868 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 403 lei (€87) | €127 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,555 lei (€334) | €795 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,043 lei (€224) | €552 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 266 lei (€57) | €117 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (€8) | €23 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,472 lei (€316) | €390 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 339 lei (€73) | €114 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (€7) | €4.65 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (€5.03) | €10 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 21% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 261 lei (€56) | €85 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 145 lei (€31) | €34 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 320 lei (€69) | €91 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 365 lei (€78) | €119 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,251 lei (€17,880) | €20,172 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.42 lei (€1.16) | €1.50 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (€14) | €36 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 47% 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) | 28 lei (€6) | €9 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 108 lei (€23) | €80 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (€4.09) | €5.19 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (€2.80) | €3.52 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (€3.09) | €3.00 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.28 lei (€1.13) | €2.26 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.24) | €2.00 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (€6) | €18 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74 lei (€16) | €32 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (€10) | €17 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135 lei (€29) | €69 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 lei (€27) | €62 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (€4.31) | €9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (€2.13) | €1.57 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (€1.65) | €4.89 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,494 lei (€536) | €479 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 lei (€0.18) | €0.24 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 172 lei (€37) | €61 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (€3.62) | €5.30 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 44% cheaper than in Italy
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