Cost of living in Romania compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 41% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (NZ$18) | NZ$21 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei (NZ$10) | NZ$15 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (NZ$5.59) | NZ$9 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (NZ$2.60) | NZ$2.57 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (NZ$5.15) | NZ$10 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (NZ$3.14) | NZ$9 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.96 lei (NZ$1.76) | NZ$4.99 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.61 lei (NZ$1.28) | NZ$3.66 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.98 lei (NZ$1.41) | NZ$5.03 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (NZ$12) | NZ$20 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (NZ$2.68) | NZ$3.96 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.08 lei (NZ$1.45) | NZ$2.55 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 64% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,579 lei (NZ$1,273) | NZ$3,730 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,317 lei (NZ$824) | NZ$2,979 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 727 lei (NZ$259) | NZ$228 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,975 lei (NZ$702) | NZ$2,541 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,464 lei (NZ$521) | NZ$2,021 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421 lei (NZ$150) | NZ$142 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (NZ$15) | NZ$82 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,519 lei (NZ$540) | NZ$737 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 532 lei (NZ$189) | NZ$273 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 lei (NZ$19) | NZ$14 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 lei (NZ$18) | NZ$30 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 20% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 335 lei (NZ$119) | NZ$118 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 182 lei (NZ$65) | NZ$86 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 342 lei (NZ$122) | NZ$172 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 450 lei (NZ$160) | NZ$213 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 48% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,966 lei (NZ$35,901) | NZ$37,057 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (NZ$2.72) | NZ$2.74 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (NZ$32) | NZ$121 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (NZ$13) | NZ$15 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (NZ$11) | NZ$5.87 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 209 lei (NZ$74) | NZ$68 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (NZ$7) | NZ$6 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 lei (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (NZ$3.16) | NZ$3.41 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (NZ$5.34) | NZ$4.45 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (NZ$17) | NZ$39 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 44% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 131 lei (NZ$47) | NZ$69 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei (NZ$24) | NZ$38 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 123 lei (NZ$44) | NZ$149 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212 lei (NZ$75) | NZ$126 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei (NZ$11) | NZ$19 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (NZ$4.26) | NZ$5.74 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (NZ$3.50) | NZ$11 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,265 lei (NZ$1,161) | NZ$1,174 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 lei (NZ$0.13) | NZ$0.44 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192 lei (NZ$68) | NZ$69 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (NZ$8) | NZ$38 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 48% cheaper than in New Zealand
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