- 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 (¥792) | ¥1,006 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (¥514) | ¥711 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (¥313) | ¥445 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.72 lei (¥125) | ¥198 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (¥313) | ¥270 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.18 lei (¥137) | ¥689 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (¥390) | ¥889 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.85 lei (¥102) | ¥637 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.23 lei (¥59) | ¥430 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei (¥87) | ¥262 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (¥762) | ¥1,549 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.43 lei (¥144) | ¥212 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.24 lei (¥59) | ¥195 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,657 lei (¥70,456) | ¥242,113 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,689 lei (¥44,777) | ¥121,422 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 408 lei (¥10,818) | ¥21,895 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,633 lei (¥43,311) | ¥116,929 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,118 lei (¥29,653) | ¥79,022 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 267 lei (¥7,087) | ¥12,611 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (¥1,008) | ¥4,156 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,490 lei (¥39,511) | ¥55,558 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 363 lei (¥9,619) | ¥16,830 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (¥941) | ¥693 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 lei (¥582) | ¥1,827 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 3% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 lei (¥7,428) | ¥7,207 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 156 lei (¥4,138) | ¥4,012 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 337 lei (¥8,937) | ¥8,544 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 lei (¥10,110) | ¥15,007 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,613 lei (¥2,217,261) | ¥2,657,440 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.65 lei (¥150) | ¥147 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (¥1,733) | ¥11,877 | - 85% | |
| 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 (¥742) | ¥1,278 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (¥770) | ¥1,016 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 116 lei (¥3,063) | ¥4,123 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (¥522) | ¥630 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (¥356) | ¥711 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (¥396) | ¥484 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.49 lei (¥146) | ¥145 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (¥275) | ¥213 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (¥781) | ¥2,946 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (¥2,105) | ¥4,119 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 lei (¥1,264) | ¥3,373 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (¥3,831) | ¥12,005 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 135 lei (¥3,591) | ¥8,157 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (¥543) | ¥903 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (¥250) | ¥498 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (¥205) | ¥551 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,406 lei (¥63,810) | ¥49,094 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 lei (¥22) | ¥56 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (¥4,998) | ¥10,056 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (¥461) | ¥474 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 55% cheaper than in Japan
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