Cost of living in Romania compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 42% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 lei (€7) | €13 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (€4.21) | €8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (€2.53) | €4.42 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.96 lei (€1.02) | €1.21 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (€2.43) | €3.61 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (€1.30) | €2.19 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (€3.10) | €6 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 lei (€0.85) | €1.98 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.65 lei (€0.54) | €1.30 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.09 lei (€0.63) | €1.17 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (€5.40) | €7 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.79 lei (€1.19) | €1.81 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.54 lei (€0.52) | €0.97 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 45% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,151 lei (€646) | €1,053 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,043 lei (€419) | €728 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 443 lei (€91) | €116 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,988 lei (€408) | €808 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,218 lei (€250) | €543 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 310 lei (€64) | €91 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (€7) | €24 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,488 lei (€305) | €370 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 370 lei (€76) | €116 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (€7) | €5.97 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (€4.18) | €11 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 11% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 305 lei (€63) | €85 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 184 lei (€38) | €35 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 lei (€69) | €84 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 lei (€78) | €107 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 44% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,550 lei (€15,903) | €24,523 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.90 lei (€1.00) | €1.43 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 68 lei (€14) | €37 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (€6) | €5.59 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 lei (€8) | €9 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 144 lei (€29) | €81 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (€3.91) | €5.60 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (€2.72) | €3.59 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (€3.33) | €2.59 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.31 lei (€1.09) | €2.09 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.09) | €2.00 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (€7) | €18 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 34% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 lei (€21) | €35 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (€10) | €18 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 130 lei (€27) | €84 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189 lei (€39) | €68 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (€4.83) | €9 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (€2.28) | €1.65 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (€1.64) | €4.89 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,462 lei (€505) | €462 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.51 lei (€0.11) | €0.19 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (€37) | €47 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (€4.05) | €5.54 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Romania is 40% cheaper than in Italy
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