Cost of living in Romania compared to Jordan
Currency:
Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Romania is 25% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Romania | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (Dinar 8) | Dinar 11 | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (Dinar 4.591) | Dinar 6 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (Dinar 2.261) | Dinar 3.150 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (Dinar 1.223) | Dinar 1.211 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (Dinar 2.309) | Dinar 1.749 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (Dinar 1.458) | Dinar 0.526 | + 177% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (Dinar 3.548) | Dinar 3.617 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28 lei (Dinar 0.820) | Dinar 1.375 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.14 lei (Dinar 0.642) | Dinar 0.587 | + 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.78 lei (Dinar 0.742) | Dinar 2.909 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (Dinar 5.377) | Dinar 14 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (Dinar 1.446) | Dinar 1.250 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 lei (Dinar 0.487) | Dinar 0.275 | + 77% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Romania is 17% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Romania | Jordan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,678 lei (Dinar 571) | Dinar 761 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,402 lei (Dinar 373) | Dinar 350 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 752 lei (Dinar 117) | Dinar 140 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,223 lei (Dinar 345) | Dinar 450 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei (Dinar 224) | Dinar 250 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 424 lei (Dinar 66) | Dinar 29 | + 131% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (Dinar 5.956) | Dinar 15 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,546 lei (Dinar 240) | Dinar 53 | + 350% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (Dinar 95) | Dinar 103 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.986 | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (Dinar 5.375) | Dinar 5.000 | + 8% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 12% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Romania | Jordan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (Dinar 39) | Dinar 70 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (Dinar 27) | Dinar 24 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (Dinar 53) | Dinar 50 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (Dinar 59) | Dinar 69 | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 42% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Romania | Jordan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,766 lei (Dinar 14,404) | Dinar 24,304 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (Dinar 1.126) | Dinar 0.950 | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (Dinar 15) | Dinar 39 | - 62% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 8% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Romania | Jordan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (Dinar 5.562) | Dinar 4.246 | + 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (Dinar 4.693) | Dinar 8 | - 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 lei (Dinar 37) | Dinar 20 | + 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (Dinar 3.879) | Dinar 5.838 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (Dinar 2.815) | Dinar 3.750 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (Dinar 3.867) | Dinar 4.208 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (Dinar 1.089) | Dinar 1.811 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (Dinar 2.739) | Dinar 2.312 | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (Dinar 7) | Dinar 9 | - 25% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 26% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Romania | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110 lei (Dinar 17) | Dinar 50 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 lei (Dinar 9) | Dinar 19 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (Dinar 23) | Dinar 41 | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225 lei (Dinar 35) | Dinar 30 | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (Dinar 4.942) | Dinar 6 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (Dinar 2.366) | Dinar 3.742 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (Dinar 1.806) | Dinar 4.602 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,666 lei (Dinar 569) | Dinar 273 | + 109% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (Dinar 0.082) | Dinar 0.091 | - 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (Dinar 28) | Dinar 50 | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (Dinar 3.803) | Dinar 3.116 | + 22% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 27% cheaper than in Jordan
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