- 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 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (€4.07) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (€2.49) | €4.46 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.72 lei (€1.01) | €1.29 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (€2.53) | €3.91 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.19 lei (€1.11) | €2.20 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (€3.04) | €6 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.92 lei (€0.84) | €2.08 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.26 lei (€0.48) | €1.35 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.29 lei (€0.70) | €1.36 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (€5.91) | €7 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.38 lei (€1.15) | €1.94 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (€0.46) | €1.24 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 55% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,548 lei (€545) | €1,293 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,651 lei (€354) | €876 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 407 lei (€87) | €131 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,569 lei (€336) | €777 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,059 lei (€227) | €530 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 264 lei (€57) | €133 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (€7) | €23 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,437 lei (€308) | €392 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (€74) | €114 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (€8) | €4.50 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (€4.93) | €10 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 18% 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) | 149 lei (€32) | €33 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 lei (€69) | €91 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 374 lei (€80) | €116 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,975 lei (€17,336) | €19,955 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.50 lei (€1.18) | €1.51 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (€14) | €36 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 48% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (€6) | €9 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 114 lei (€24) | €84 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (€4.28) | €5.19 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (€2.87) | €3.60 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (€3.18) | €3.07 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.40 lei (€1.16) | €2.32 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.24) | €2.02 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (€6) | €18 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 lei (€16) | €33 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (€10) | €17 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135 lei (€29) | €67 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 133 lei (€28) | €64 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (€4.55) | €9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (€2.11) | €1.59 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (€1.64) | €4.93 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,473 lei (€529) | €454 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 lei (€0.16) | €0.24 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (€39) | €59 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (€3.68) | €5.31 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 44% cheaper than in Italy
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