Cost of living in Romania compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 46% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (NZ$18) | NZ$25 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (NZ$11) | NZ$16 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (NZ$5.24) | NZ$9 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (NZ$2.77) | NZ$2.55 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (NZ$4.64) | NZ$12 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (NZ$3.11) | NZ$9 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 lei (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.36 lei (NZ$1.93) | NZ$4.66 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.90 lei (NZ$1.41) | NZ$4.09 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.49 lei (NZ$1.62) | NZ$7 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (NZ$12) | NZ$18 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (NZ$3.50) | NZ$4.22 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.13 lei (NZ$1.13) | NZ$2.87 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 65% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,765 lei (NZ$1,358) | NZ$4,173 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,517 lei (NZ$908) | NZ$3,362 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 559 lei (NZ$202) | NZ$221 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,319 lei (NZ$837) | NZ$2,493 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,556 lei (NZ$561) | NZ$2,175 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 331 lei (NZ$120) | NZ$176 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52 lei (NZ$19) | NZ$86 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,452 lei (NZ$524) | NZ$625 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 487 lei (NZ$176) | NZ$198 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 lei (NZ$19) | NZ$21 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 31 lei (NZ$11) | NZ$35 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 32% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 344 lei (NZ$124) | NZ$134 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 lei (NZ$55) | NZ$94 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 388 lei (NZ$140) | NZ$198 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 321 lei (NZ$116) | NZ$216 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 63% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,711 lei (NZ$38,140) | NZ$46,377 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (NZ$2.66) | NZ$2.82 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (NZ$33) | NZ$188 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 9% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 lei (NZ$11) | NZ$14 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (NZ$9) | NZ$5.00 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 247 lei (NZ$89) | NZ$57 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 lei (NZ$7) | NZ$5.91 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (NZ$2.52) | NZ$3.38 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (NZ$5.13) | NZ$3.59 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 lei (NZ$16) | NZ$39 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101 lei (NZ$37) | NZ$79 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59 lei (NZ$21) | NZ$42 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 lei (NZ$78) | NZ$236 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 222 lei (NZ$80) | NZ$135 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (NZ$12) | NZ$21 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 lei (NZ$5.82) | NZ$5.87 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (NZ$3.98) | NZ$13 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,811 lei (NZ$1,375) | NZ$1,304 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71 lei (NZ$0.26) | NZ$0.24 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 177 lei (NZ$64) | NZ$67 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 lei (NZ$9) | NZ$40 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 54% cheaper than in New Zealand
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