Cost of living in Romania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (¥845) | ¥1,041 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (¥517) | ¥713 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (¥321) | ¥467 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.05 lei (¥126) | ¥215 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (¥292) | ¥287 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.42 lei (¥135) | ¥484 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (¥367) | ¥1,246 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.80 lei (¥95) | ¥610 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.90 lei (¥72) | ¥381 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei (¥82) | ¥267 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (¥722) | ¥1,801 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.80 lei (¥145) | ¥223 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.56 lei (¥64) | ¥242 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,918 lei (¥72,868) | ¥197,391 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,767 lei (¥44,122) | ¥112,128 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 394 lei (¥9,845) | ¥15,296 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,662 lei (¥41,502) | ¥119,023 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,146 lei (¥28,605) | ¥92,673 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 233 lei (¥5,813) | ¥11,742 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (¥883) | ¥3,714 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,558 lei (¥38,897) | ¥37,069 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 355 lei (¥8,865) | ¥10,892 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (¥945) | ¥749 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 lei (¥716) | ¥1,906 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 238 lei (¥5,942) | ¥6,528 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 lei (¥3,646) | ¥4,644 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 324 lei (¥8,081) | ¥7,956 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356 lei (¥8,886) | ¥13,013 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 84,914 lei (¥2,120,378) | ¥2,936,380 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.76 lei (¥144) | ¥143 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 68 lei (¥1,704) | ¥9,633 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (¥635) | ¥1,406 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (¥757) | ¥929 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130 lei (¥3,243) | ¥8,740 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 lei (¥445) | ¥554 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (¥359) | ¥669 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (¥432) | ¥525 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 lei (¥150) | ¥218 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (¥259) | ¥251 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 lei (¥685) | ¥2,654 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92 lei (¥2,307) | ¥3,633 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (¥1,215) | ¥3,165 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 155 lei (¥3,861) | ¥15,347 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 lei (¥3,257) | ¥6,734 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 lei (¥549) | ¥809 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (¥298) | ¥511 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (¥201) | ¥509 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,217 lei (¥55,364) | ¥47,454 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (¥15) | ¥26 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 186 lei (¥4,645) | ¥8,766 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (¥456) | ¥477 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 53% cheaper than in Japan
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