Cost of living in Romania compared to Oman
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Romania is 42% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
Romania | Oman | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (﷼ 4.135) | ﷼ 5.373 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (﷼ 2.493) | ﷼ 3.633 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (﷼ 1.228) | ﷼ 2.000 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (﷼ 0.664) | ﷼ 0.935 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (﷼ 1.254) | ﷼ 1.000 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (﷼ 0.792) | ﷼ 1.532 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (﷼ 1.927) | ﷼ 0.900 | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28 lei (﷼ 0.445) | ﷼ 1.336 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.14 lei (﷼ 0.349) | ﷼ 0.476 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.78 lei (﷼ 0.403) | ﷼ 1.878 | - 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (﷼ 2.920) | ﷼ 5.731 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (﷼ 0.785) | ﷼ 1.000 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 lei (﷼ 0.265) | ﷼ 1.000 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Romania is 53% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
Romania | Oman | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,678 lei (﷼ 310) | ﷼ 618 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,402 lei (﷼ 203) | ﷼ 397 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 752 lei (﷼ 63) | ﷼ 37 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,223 lei (﷼ 187) | ﷼ 408 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei (﷼ 122) | ﷼ 168 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 424 lei (﷼ 36) | ﷼ 50 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (﷼ 3.234) | ﷼ 21 | - 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,546 lei (﷼ 130) | ﷼ 92 | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (﷼ 51) | ﷼ 43 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (﷼ 3.907) | ﷼ 3.948 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (﷼ 2.919) | ﷼ 14 | - 79% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 9% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
Romania | Oman | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 15 | + 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 15 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (﷼ 29) | ﷼ 40 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (﷼ 32) | ﷼ 15 | + 115% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 40% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
Romania | Oman | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,766 lei (﷼ 7,822) | ﷼ 8,064 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (﷼ 0.611) | ﷼ 0.303 | + 102% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 25 | - 68% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 12% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
Romania | Oman | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (﷼ 3.020) | ﷼ 2.865 | + 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (﷼ 2.549) | ﷼ 2.000 | + 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 lei (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 12 | + 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (﷼ 2.106) | ﷼ 3.451 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (﷼ 1.529) | ﷼ 2.474 | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (﷼ 2.100) | ﷼ 2.000 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (﷼ 0.592) | ﷼ 1.289 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (﷼ 1.487) | ﷼ 2.000 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (﷼ 3.780) | ﷼ 4.000 | - 5% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 29% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
Romania | Oman | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110 lei (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 26 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 lei (﷼ 4.857) | ﷼ 6 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 25 | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225 lei (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 21 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (﷼ 2.684) | ﷼ 8 | - 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (﷼ 1.285) | ﷼ 3.986 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (﷼ 0.981) | ﷼ 2.391 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,666 lei (﷼ 309) | ﷼ 30 | + 930% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (﷼ 0.045) | ﷼ 0.060 | - 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 19 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (﷼ 2.065) | ﷼ 5.203 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,179 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Romania is 39% cheaper than in Oman
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