Cost of living in Romania compared to New Zealand
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Food | - 46% | |||
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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 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (NZ$11) | NZ$17 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (NZ$5.28) | NZ$9 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (NZ$2.85) | NZ$2.80 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (NZ$5.39) | NZ$12 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (NZ$3.40) | NZ$10 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28 lei (NZ$1.91) | NZ$4.79 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.14 lei (NZ$1.50) | NZ$4.14 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.78 lei (NZ$1.73) | NZ$6 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (NZ$13) | NZ$20 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (NZ$3.37) | NZ$4.46 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 lei (NZ$1.14) | NZ$3.26 | - 65% | |
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 | 3,678 lei (NZ$1,332) | NZ$4,070 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,402 lei (NZ$870) | NZ$3,352 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 752 lei (NZ$272) | NZ$197 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,223 lei (NZ$805) | NZ$2,492 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei (NZ$523) | NZ$2,198 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 424 lei (NZ$153) | NZ$153 | + 0% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (NZ$14) | NZ$90 | - 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,546 lei (NZ$560) | NZ$565 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (NZ$221) | NZ$231 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (NZ$17) | NZ$19 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (NZ$13) | NZ$32 | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 34% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (NZ$91) | NZ$139 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (NZ$64) | NZ$95 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (NZ$124) | NZ$186 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (NZ$138) | NZ$225 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 64% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,766 lei (NZ$33,607) | NZ$41,100 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (NZ$2.63) | NZ$2.85 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (NZ$35) | NZ$190 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 18% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (NZ$13) | NZ$10 | + 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (NZ$11) | NZ$5.00 | + 119% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 lei (NZ$87) | NZ$60 | + 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (NZ$9) | NZ$7 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (NZ$7) | NZ$5.35 | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (NZ$2.54) | NZ$3.09 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (NZ$6) | NZ$3.99 | + 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (NZ$16) | NZ$38 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 43% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110 lei (NZ$40) | NZ$70 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 lei (NZ$21) | NZ$43 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (NZ$53) | NZ$180 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225 lei (NZ$81) | NZ$136 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (NZ$12) | NZ$20 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (NZ$5.52) | NZ$5.95 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (NZ$4.21) | NZ$13 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,666 lei (NZ$1,328) | NZ$1,526 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (NZ$0.19) | NZ$0.41 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (NZ$66) | NZ$73 | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (NZ$9) | NZ$40 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 54% cheaper than in New Zealand
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