- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Netherlands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 49% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (€6) | €14 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (€4.02) | €8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (€2.54) | €3.87 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.68 lei (€1.00) | €1.10 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (€2.45) | €3.18 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.14 lei (€1.10) | €2.35 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (€3.08) | €6 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.00 lei (€0.86) | €2.45 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (€0.48) | €1.51 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.31 lei (€0.71) | €1.21 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (€5.96) | €8 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.38 lei (€1.16) | €2.44 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.09 lei (€0.45) | €1.37 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 69% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,563 lei (€550) | €1,962 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,667 lei (€358) | €1,392 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 405 lei (€87) | €147 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,551 lei (€333) | €1,242 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,044 lei (€224) | €885 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 266 lei (€57) | €106 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (€8) | €28 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,470 lei (€316) | €423 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (€73) | €124 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (€7) | €7 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 lei (€5.16) | €15 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 26% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 263 lei (€56) | €85 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 145 lei (€31) | €38 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 322 lei (€69) | €98 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 366 lei (€79) | €130 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 61% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,948 lei (€17,808) | €26,193 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.44 lei (€1.17) | €1.57 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (€14) | €82 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 25% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (€5.99) | €4.11 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (€5.99) | €13 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 109 lei (€23) | €36 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (€4.11) | €3.61 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (€2.81) | €3.29 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (€3.08) | €2.92 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.32 lei (€1.14) | €1.39 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.24) | €1.79 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (€6) | €25 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 40% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74 lei (€16) | €43 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (€10) | €23 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 134 lei (€29) | €76 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 127 lei (€27) | €73 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (€4.35) | €9 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (€2.11) | €3.28 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (€1.65) | €4.70 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,490 lei (€535) | €507 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 lei (€0.18) | €0.21 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 172 lei (€37) | €32 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (€3.63) | €7 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 56% cheaper than in Netherlands
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