Cost of living in Romania compared to Malaysia
Currency:
Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Romania is 28% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Romania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (RM51) | RM17 | + 198% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (RM30) | RM19 | + 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (RM15) | RM9 | + 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (RM8) | RM8 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (RM15) | RM9 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (RM10) | RM6 | + 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (RM24) | RM27 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28 lei (RM5.44) | RM11 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.14 lei (RM4.26) | RM4.72 | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.78 lei (RM4.93) | RM11 | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (RM36) | RM68 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (RM10) | RM5.59 | + 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 lei (RM3.23) | RM3.60 | - 10% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Romania is 10% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Romania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,678 lei (RM3,790) | RM3,486 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,402 lei (RM2,475) | RM1,957 | + 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 752 lei (RM775) | RM254 | + 205% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,223 lei (RM2,291) | RM2,157 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei (RM1,487) | RM1,384 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 424 lei (RM437) | RM236 | + 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (RM40) | RM105 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,546 lei (RM1,593) | RM961 | + 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (RM628) | RM692 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (RM48) | RM18 | + 165% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (RM36) | RM35 | + 3% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 16% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Romania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (RM259) | RM231 | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (RM182) | RM154 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (RM352) | RM328 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (RM394) | RM308 | + 28% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 29% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Romania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,766 lei (RM95,588) | RM151,470 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (RM7) | RM2.04 | + 266% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (RM99) | RM54 | + 81% | |
Personal Care | + 76% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 76% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Romania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (RM37) | RM11 | + 241% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (RM31) | RM25 | + 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 lei (RM247) | RM85 | + 191% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (RM26) | RM40 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (RM19) | RM12 | + 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (RM26) | RM14 | + 89% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (RM7) | RM9 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (RM18) | RM6 | + 201% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (RM46) | RM27 | + 68% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 17% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Romania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110 lei (RM113) | RM90 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 lei (RM59) | RM40 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (RM152) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225 lei (RM232) | RM122 | + 90% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (RM33) | RM30 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (RM16) | RM14 | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (RM12) | RM18 | - 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,666 lei (RM3,778) | RM4,829 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (RM0.55) | RM0.13 | + 311% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (RM189) | RM199 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (RM25) | RM18 | + 43% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 24% more expensive than in Malaysia
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