Cost of living in Romania compared to Philippines
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Romania is 29% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Romania | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (Php597) | Php245 | + 144% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (Php360) | Php206 | + 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (Php177) | Php132 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (Php96) | Php112 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (Php181) | Php108 | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (Php114) | Php89 | + 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (Php278) | Php179 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28 lei (Php64) | Php168 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.14 lei (Php50) | Php104 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.78 lei (Php58) | Php64 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (Php422) | Php397 | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (Php113) | Php87 | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 lei (Php38) | Php53 | - 28% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Romania is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
Romania | Philippines | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,678 lei (Php44,800) | Php37,823 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,402 lei (Php29,257) | Php30,442 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 752 lei (Php9,158) | Php5,658 | + 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,223 lei (Php27,081) | Php26,810 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei (Php17,582) | Php16,268 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 424 lei (Php5,160) | Php3,698 | + 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (Php467) | Php1,172 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,546 lei (Php18,826) | Php20,706 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (Php7,424) | Php5,329 | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (Php564) | Php433 | + 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (Php422) | Php755 | - 44% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 29% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Romania | Philippines | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (Php3,063) | Php2,273 | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (Php2,150) | Php1,572 | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (Php4,157) | Php4,144 | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (Php4,656) | Php3,659 | + 27% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 19% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Romania | Philippines | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,766 lei (Php1,129,956) | Php1,319,830 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (Php88) | Php60 | + 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (Php1,167) | Php810 | + 44% | |
Personal Care | + 40% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 40% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Romania | Philippines | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (Php436) | Php217 | + 101% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (Php368) | Php532 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 lei (Php2,918) | Php1,632 | + 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (Php304) | Php257 | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (Php221) | Php165 | + 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (Php303) | Php208 | + 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (Php85) | Php81 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (Php215) | Php87 | + 146% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (Php546) | Php279 | + 96% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 16% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Romania | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110 lei (Php1,340) | Php637 | + 110% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 lei (Php702) | Php603 | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (Php1,798) | Php20,000 | - 91% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225 lei (Php2,737) | Php1,554 | + 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (Php388) | Php428 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (Php186) | Php168 | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (Php142) | Php75 | + 90% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,666 lei (Php44,657) | Php19,960 | + 124% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (Php6) | Php8 | - 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (Php2,234) | Php2,505 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (Php298) | Php155 | + 92% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,717 prices entered by 262 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 16% more expensive than in Philippines
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