Cost of living in Romania compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 24% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Romania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 lei (RM53) | RM17 | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (RM30) | RM19 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (RM16) | RM9 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (RM8) | RM8 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (RM15) | RM9 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (RM9) | RM6 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (RM21) | RM27 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.99 lei (RM5.05) | RM12 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 lei (RM3.94) | RM4.61 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.30 lei (RM4.36) | RM12 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (RM34) | RM69 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (RM8) | RM5.14 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.55 lei (RM3.60) | RM3.73 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Romania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,130 lei (RM3,173) | RM4,053 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,099 lei (RM2,127) | RM2,253 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 660 lei (RM669) | RM259 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,873 lei (RM1,898) | RM2,270 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,310 lei (RM1,328) | RM1,368 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416 lei (RM421) | RM636 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (RM39) | RM111 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,325 lei (RM1,343) | RM1,876 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (RM618) | RM907 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (RM45) | RM33 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38 lei (RM39) | RM32 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 23% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Romania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 276 lei (RM280) | RM220 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (RM179) | RM141 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (RM346) | RM319 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (RM387) | RM323 | + 20% | |
| 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 | 90,194 lei (RM91,411) | RM150,880 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (RM7) | RM2.06 | + 236% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 lei (RM104) | RM53 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 44% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Romania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (RM36) | RM9 | + 283% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (RM31) | RM21 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 206 lei (RM208) | RM91 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (RM25) | RM44 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 lei (RM19) | RM11 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 lei (RM23) | RM14 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (RM9) | RM20 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (RM14) | RM7 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 lei (RM47) | RM28 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 10% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Romania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124 lei (RM126) | RM115 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (RM65) | RM41 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 134 lei (RM136) | RM211 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 lei (RM210) | RM129 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 lei (RM30) | RM41 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (RM11) | RM13 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (RM10) | RM19 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 lei (RM3,547) | RM3,649 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 lei (RM0.38) | RM0.17 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 170 lei (RM172) | RM201 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (RM24) | RM18 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.014
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Cost of living in Romania is 13% more expensive than in Malaysia
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