Cost of living in Romania compared to Netherlands
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 41% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Romania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 lei (€9) | €15 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 lei (€4.94) | €11 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (€3.12) | €4.77 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (€1.34) | €1.14 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (€2.98) | €4.05 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (€1.63) | €2.88 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 lei (€3.52) | €6 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.68 lei (€0.95) | €2.62 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.37 lei (€0.68) | €1.78 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.84 lei (€0.78) | €1.61 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (€6) | €6 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (€1.35) | €3.09 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.04 lei (€0.82) | €1.22 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 64% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Romania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,555 lei (€722) | €1,777 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,407 lei (€489) | €1,460 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 437 lei (€89) | €287 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,024 lei (€411) | €1,279 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,473 lei (€299) | €1,023 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 291 lei (€59) | €193 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39 lei (€8) | €32 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,624 lei (€330) | €355 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 394 lei (€80) | €122 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (€9) | €10 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 lei (€10) | €19 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 39% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Romania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 315 lei (€64) | €78 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 183 lei (€37) | €68 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 lei (€69) | €116 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418 lei (€85) | €145 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 58% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Romania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,948 lei (€20,302) | €33,233 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (€1.65) | €2.13 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 82 lei (€17) | €79 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 27% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Romania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (€5.86) | €3.57 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (€6) | €12 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 191 lei (€39) | €47 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (€4.67) | €5.03 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (€3.06) | €5.40 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (€3.36) | €3.01 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (€1.75) | €2.16 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (€2.55) | €3.25 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 lei (€9) | €23 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 38% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Romania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (€26) | €53 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 63 lei (€13) | €23 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 130 lei (€26) | €255 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 195 lei (€40) | €61 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei (€6) | €12 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (€2.44) | €3.57 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (€1.96) | €5.21 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,384 lei (€687) | €570 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (€0.08) | €0.20 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 198 lei (€40) | €40 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (€4.56) | €8 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Romania is 51% cheaper than in Netherlands
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