- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (¥816) | ¥1,039 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (¥525) | ¥691 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (¥322) | ¥441 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.72 lei (¥130) | ¥203 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (¥327) | ¥288 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.24 lei (¥144) | ¥754 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (¥397) | ¥924 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.86 lei (¥106) | ¥683 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.24 lei (¥62) | ¥401 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.30 lei (¥91) | ¥280 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (¥761) | ¥1,538 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.41 lei (¥149) | ¥199 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.18 lei (¥60) | ¥198 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,580 lei (¥71,075) | ¥218,000 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,653 lei (¥45,530) | ¥123,235 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 412 lei (¥11,358) | ¥21,518 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,611 lei (¥44,395) | ¥110,576 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,080 lei (¥29,761) | ¥71,567 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 266 lei (¥7,320) | ¥12,926 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (¥963) | ¥4,101 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,489 lei (¥41,011) | ¥55,558 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 363 lei (¥9,987) | ¥16,537 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (¥978) | ¥711 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 lei (¥676) | ¥1,838 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 3% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 267 lei (¥7,362) | ¥7,197 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 155 lei (¥4,270) | ¥4,336 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 329 lei (¥9,069) | ¥8,421 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 369 lei (¥10,169) | ¥13,972 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,356 lei (¥2,213,698) | ¥2,510,720 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.60 lei (¥154) | ¥145 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (¥1,798) | ¥11,257 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (¥778) | ¥1,278 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (¥801) | ¥1,019 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 115 lei (¥3,164) | ¥3,622 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (¥547) | ¥612 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (¥372) | ¥707 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (¥414) | ¥455 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.60 lei (¥154) | ¥137 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (¥289) | ¥229 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (¥789) | ¥2,862 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 lei (¥2,141) | ¥3,989 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (¥1,272) | ¥3,357 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (¥3,959) | ¥14,181 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (¥3,635) | ¥7,538 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (¥575) | ¥964 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (¥267) | ¥487 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (¥216) | ¥586 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,435 lei (¥67,074) | ¥49,094 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (¥21) | ¥56 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (¥5,047) | ¥10,897 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (¥476) | ¥468 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 53% cheaper than in Japan
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