Cost of living in Romania compared to Portugal
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 13% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Romania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (€10) | €10 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei (€5.39) | €8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (€3.16) | €3.37 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (€1.47) | €0.91 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (€2.91) | €2.93 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (€1.77) | €2.05 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (€3.88) | €5.29 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.96 lei (€1.00) | €1.90 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.61 lei (€0.73) | €1.57 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.98 lei (€0.80) | €1.05 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (€7) | €5.27 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (€1.52) | €2.17 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.08 lei (€0.82) | €0.81 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 41% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Romania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,579 lei (€719) | €1,217 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,317 lei (€465) | €832 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 727 lei (€146) | €130 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,975 lei (€397) | €913 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,464 lei (€294) | €601 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421 lei (€85) | €107 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (€8) | €28 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,519 lei (€305) | €328 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 532 lei (€107) | €114 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 lei (€11) | €8 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 lei (€10) | €8 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Romania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 335 lei (€67) | €86 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 182 lei (€37) | €32 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 342 lei (€69) | €75 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 450 lei (€90) | €87 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 34% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Romania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,966 lei (€20,276) | €28,745 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (€1.54) | €1.79 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (€18) | €37 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Romania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (€7) | €5.02 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (€6) | €8 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 209 lei (€42) | €64 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (€4.89) | €3.84 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (€3.70) | €3.90 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 lei (€4.02) | €4.92 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (€1.78) | €2.33 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (€3.01) | €2.27 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (€10) | €16 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 31% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Romania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 131 lei (€26) | €30 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei (€13) | €15 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 123 lei (€25) | €51 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212 lei (€43) | €45 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei (€6) | €10 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (€2.41) | €3.51 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (€1.98) | €1.88 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,265 lei (€656) | €564 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 lei (€0.07) | €0.40 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192 lei (€39) | €35 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (€4.60) | €5.16 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Romania is 29% cheaper than in Portugal
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