Cost of living in Romania compared to Netherlands
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 48% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 lei (€7) | €14 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (€4.39) | €8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (€2.66) | €4.42 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.11 lei (€1.06) | €1.17 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (€2.47) | €3.48 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.37 lei (€1.11) | €2.42 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (€3.03) | €6 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.93 lei (€0.81) | €2.45 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.84 lei (€0.59) | €2.21 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.26 lei (€0.67) | €1.41 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (€5.97) | €8 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.86 lei (€1.21) | €2.51 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.61 lei (€0.54) | €1.31 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 63% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,971 lei (€614) | €1,834 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,884 lei (€389) | €1,371 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 437 lei (€90) | €165 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,814 lei (€375) | €1,085 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,270 lei (€263) | €833 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 263 lei (€54) | €113 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (€8) | €30 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,631 lei (€337) | €474 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 368 lei (€76) | €178 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 lei (€8) | €8 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 lei (€7) | €15 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 31% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 260 lei (€54) | €94 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei (€30) | €37 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 326 lei (€67) | €105 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 367 lei (€76) | €136 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 66% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,904 lei (€16,316) | €28,052 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.74 lei (€1.19) | €1.67 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 67 lei (€14) | €96 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 23% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (€5.40) | €4.02 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 lei (€7) | €15 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 144 lei (€30) | €26 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 lei (€3.39) | €3.49 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (€3.07) | €3.53 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (€3.54) | €3.78 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (€1.27) | €1.80 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.11) | €2.24 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (€6) | €26 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 37% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 98 lei (€20) | €42 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (€10) | €22 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 158 lei (€33) | €113 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (€27) | €61 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 lei (€4.45) | €9 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (€2.54) | €3.10 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (€1.68) | €4.81 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,022 lei (€418) | €442 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.52 lei (€0.11) | €0.10 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199 lei (€41) | €40 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (€3.83) | €8 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Romania is 55% cheaper than in Netherlands
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