Cost of living in Romania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Romania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 lei (¥1,015) | ¥1,145 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (¥579) | ¥719 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (¥442) | ¥437 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.29 lei (¥145) | ¥211 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (¥372) | ¥282 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (¥234) | ¥815 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (¥503) | ¥951 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.36 lei (¥120) | ¥984 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.85 lei (¥78) | ¥421 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.63 lei (¥100) | ¥268 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (¥800) | ¥1,770 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (¥176) | ¥217 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.25 lei (¥89) | ¥225 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Romania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,966 lei (¥81,507) | ¥194,768 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,154 lei (¥59,206) | ¥126,641 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 522 lei (¥14,334) | ¥21,178 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,928 lei (¥52,987) | ¥142,258 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,310 lei (¥36,010) | ¥80,836 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307 lei (¥8,428) | ¥13,643 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei (¥1,087) | ¥3,988 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,549 lei (¥42,579) | ¥59,521 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 lei (¥10,405) | ¥17,809 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (¥1,273) | ¥665 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 64 lei (¥1,770) | ¥2,700 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Romania | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 lei (¥8,024) | ¥7,941 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 161 lei (¥4,415) | ¥4,162 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 lei (¥9,863) | ¥7,471 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 411 lei (¥11,283) | ¥15,388 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Romania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 91,985 lei (¥2,528,048) | ¥2,576,380 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (¥204) | ¥161 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 88 lei (¥2,424) | ¥16,725 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Romania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (¥849) | ¥1,370 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 lei (¥939) | ¥1,955 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 139 lei (¥3,807) | ¥3,523 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (¥550) | ¥2,205 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (¥367) | ¥648 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (¥517) | ¥409 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (¥192) | ¥143 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (¥304) | ¥184 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 lei (¥1,206) | ¥3,583 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Romania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 99 lei (¥2,728) | ¥4,280 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (¥1,350) | ¥3,593 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 153 lei (¥4,207) | ¥20,657 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 lei (¥5,098) | ¥6,242 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (¥662) | ¥1,034 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (¥373) | ¥533 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (¥246) | ¥526 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,908 lei (¥107,407) | ¥58,872 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 lei (¥5) | ¥41 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 232 lei (¥6,374) | ¥11,178 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 lei (¥584) | ¥554 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 51% cheaper than in Japan
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