Cost of living in Romania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Romania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (¥1,682) | ¥998 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 lei (¥887) | ¥723 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (¥518) | ¥544 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (¥229) | ¥204 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (¥477) | ¥323 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (¥260) | ¥616 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (¥655) | ¥934 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.88 lei (¥155) | ¥850 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.66 lei (¥116) | ¥535 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.35 lei (¥138) | ¥288 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (¥1,085) | ¥1,240 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (¥248) | ¥240 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79 lei (¥120) | ¥202 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Romania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,751 lei (¥119,180) | ¥279,056 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,284 lei (¥72,569) | ¥163,427 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 632 lei (¥20,071) | ¥23,363 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,120 lei (¥67,344) | ¥150,519 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,495 lei (¥47,507) | ¥81,210 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 440 lei (¥13,989) | ¥36,753 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (¥1,303) | ¥4,386 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,583 lei (¥50,297) | ¥49,710 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 468 lei (¥14,875) | ¥17,687 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (¥1,541) | ¥1,118 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 lei (¥1,233) | ¥1,483 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Romania | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 lei (¥9,266) | ¥6,145 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 190 lei (¥6,037) | ¥5,263 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (¥10,923) | ¥9,604 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 399 lei (¥12,688) | ¥13,529 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Romania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,208 lei (¥3,247,053) | ¥2,697,750 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (¥222) | ¥170 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 94 lei (¥2,977) | ¥9,950 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Romania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (¥935) | ¥2,154 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (¥925) | ¥2,551 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 216 lei (¥6,872) | ¥5,499 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (¥788) | ¥1,340 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (¥586) | ¥842 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 lei (¥686) | ¥750 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (¥258) | ¥225 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (¥413) | ¥233 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 lei (¥1,521) | ¥3,812 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Romania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (¥4,327) | ¥4,064 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei (¥2,094) | ¥3,590 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149 lei (¥4,723) | ¥4,524 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (¥6,710) | ¥6,047 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (¥1,064) | ¥896 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (¥385) | ¥487 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (¥311) | ¥585 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,399 lei (¥107,972) | ¥98,506 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (¥12) | ¥52 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (¥5,971) | ¥9,275 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (¥745) | ¥587 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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