- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (¥790) | ¥1,057 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (¥509) | ¥671 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (¥322) | ¥497 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.68 lei (¥127) | ¥205 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (¥310) | ¥301 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.12 lei (¥139) | ¥808 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (¥390) | ¥924 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.00 lei (¥109) | ¥749 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (¥60) | ¥429 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.31 lei (¥90) | ¥282 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (¥753) | ¥1,659 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.38 lei (¥146) | ¥198 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.08 lei (¥57) | ¥206 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,557 lei (¥69,444) | ¥224,805 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,663 lei (¥45,163) | ¥128,074 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 403 lei (¥10,949) | ¥19,331 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,546 lei (¥42,001) | ¥124,565 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,043 lei (¥28,334) | ¥88,209 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 265 lei (¥7,191) | ¥13,050 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (¥974) | ¥4,177 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,479 lei (¥40,172) | ¥58,983 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 lei (¥9,237) | ¥15,842 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (¥942) | ¥748 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 lei (¥652) | ¥1,978 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 265 lei (¥7,187) | ¥8,366 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 145 lei (¥3,932) | ¥4,198 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 322 lei (¥8,737) | ¥8,351 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 365 lei (¥9,903) | ¥14,989 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,948 lei (¥2,252,899) | ¥2,383,290 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.44 lei (¥148) | ¥138 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (¥1,769) | ¥10,566 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (¥758) | ¥1,278 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (¥758) | ¥1,019 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 109 lei (¥2,968) | ¥4,575 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (¥526) | ¥491 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (¥357) | ¥645 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (¥393) | ¥499 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.38 lei (¥146) | ¥132 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (¥286) | ¥261 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (¥771) | ¥3,117 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74 lei (¥2,022) | ¥4,427 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (¥1,254) | ¥3,435 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 134 lei (¥3,630) | ¥10,226 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 127 lei (¥3,456) | ¥7,878 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (¥558) | ¥957 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (¥270) | ¥474 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (¥209) | ¥598 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,490 lei (¥67,630) | ¥53,237 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 lei (¥23) | ¥47 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 174 lei (¥4,713) | ¥10,366 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (¥459) | ¥466 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
27.160
JPY
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Cost of living in Romania is 55% cheaper than in Japan
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