Cost of living in Romania compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
Romania | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (40 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (24 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (12 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (12 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (8 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (18 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28 lei (4.26 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.14 lei (3.34 ₪) | 3.20 ₪ | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.78 lei (3.85 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (28 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 lei (2.53 ₪) | 2.13 ₪ | + 19% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Romania is 37% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
Romania | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,678 lei (2,965 ₪) | 7,338 ₪ | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,402 lei (1,937 ₪) | 2,000 ₪ | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 752 lei (606 ₪) | 330 ₪ | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,223 lei (1,793 ₪) | 3,000 ₪ | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei (1,164 ₪) | 2,500 ₪ | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 424 lei (342 ₪) | 526 ₪ | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (31 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,546 lei (1,246 ₪) | 995 ₪ | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (491 ₪) | 564 ₪ | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (37 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (28 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 123% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 54% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
Romania | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (203 ₪) | 311 ₪ | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (142 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (275 ₪) | 600 ₪ | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (308 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 54% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 38% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
Romania | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,766 lei (74,794 ₪) | 133,069 ₪ | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (5.85 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (77 ₪) | 150 ₪ | - 49% | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 23% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
Romania | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (29 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 189% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (24 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 lei (193 ₪) | 100 ₪ | + 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (20 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (15 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (20 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (5.66 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (14 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (36 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 61% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 5% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
Romania | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110 lei (89 ₪) | 70 ₪ | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 lei (46 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (119 ₪) | 80 ₪ | + 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225 lei (181 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (26 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (12 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,666 lei (2,956 ₪) | 3,500 ₪ | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (0.43 ₪) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (148 ₪) | 200 ₪ | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (20 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 14% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,109 prices entered by 120 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 28% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory
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