Cost of living in Romania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 lei (¥946) | ¥941 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (¥525) | ¥695 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (¥341) | ¥426 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.13 lei (¥136) | ¥203 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (¥306) | ¥244 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (¥159) | ¥653 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (¥401) | ¥888 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.31 lei (¥114) | ¥792 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.65 lei (¥70) | ¥389 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.40 lei (¥90) | ¥306 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (¥741) | ¥1,351 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.80 lei (¥154) | ¥185 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.54 lei (¥67) | ¥246 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,016 lei (¥79,840) | ¥295,978 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,030 lei (¥53,731) | ¥169,167 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 448 lei (¥11,849) | ¥25,258 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,944 lei (¥51,451) | ¥144,655 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,204 lei (¥31,876) | ¥80,593 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 301 lei (¥7,961) | ¥13,235 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (¥904) | ¥4,060 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,330 lei (¥35,199) | ¥55,604 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 377 lei (¥9,984) | ¥10,692 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (¥997) | ¥778 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 lei (¥547) | ¥2,599 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 lei (¥7,843) | ¥6,849 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 175 lei (¥4,634) | ¥4,780 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (¥8,828) | ¥8,249 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 lei (¥9,551) | ¥12,511 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,345 lei (¥2,047,506) | ¥2,585,890 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.87 lei (¥129) | ¥135 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 69 lei (¥1,832) | ¥10,445 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (¥821) | ¥1,225 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 lei (¥1,014) | ¥1,626 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 140 lei (¥3,708) | ¥6,148 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (¥498) | ¥812 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (¥334) | ¥655 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (¥439) | ¥501 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.05 lei (¥134) | ¥170 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (¥256) | ¥229 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (¥905) | ¥2,983 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 lei (¥2,568) | ¥3,633 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 lei (¥1,314) | ¥3,657 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 132 lei (¥3,504) | ¥12,969 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189 lei (¥5,012) | ¥6,422 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (¥621) | ¥1,122 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (¥291) | ¥445 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (¥213) | ¥556 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,494 lei (¥66,022) | ¥52,544 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.57 lei (¥15) | ¥40 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 181 lei (¥4,780) | ¥9,497 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (¥532) | ¥525 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 54% cheaper than in Japan
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