- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Portugal
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 25% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (€6) | €9 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (€3.98) | €5.77 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (€2.44) | €2.95 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.63 lei (€0.99) | €0.67 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (€2.40) | €2.03 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.13 lei (€1.10) | €1.33 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (€2.90) | €4.35 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.04 lei (€0.87) | €1.39 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.20 lei (€0.47) | €0.86 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.23 lei (€0.69) | €0.97 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (€5.65) | €5.73 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.40 lei (€1.16) | €1.93 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.09 lei (€0.45) | €0.93 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 44% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,577 lei (€553) | €967 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,645 lei (€353) | €723 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 397 lei (€85) | €106 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,532 lei (€329) | €666 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,012 lei (€217) | €436 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 267 lei (€57) | €70 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (€8) | €25 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,543 lei (€331) | €395 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 330 lei (€71) | €111 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 lei (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26 lei (€5.60) | €6 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 8% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 254 lei (€54) | €79 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 144 lei (€31) | €29 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 316 lei (€68) | €82 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 lei (€78) | €84 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 42% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,016 lei (€17,610) | €26,225 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 lei (€1.13) | €1.49 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (€14) | €38 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 29% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (€6) | €4.11 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 lei (€5.86) | €6 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 109 lei (€23) | €49 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (€3.84) | €3.46 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (€2.71) | €3.56 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (€2.97) | €4.12 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.41 lei (€1.16) | €1.73 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.20) | €2.38 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (€5.95) | €12 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 22% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74 lei (€16) | €27 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (€10) | €13 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 137 lei (€29) | €45 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 133 lei (€28) | €39 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (€4.36) | €7 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (€2.14) | €2.78 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (€1.56) | €2.68 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,529 lei (€543) | €521 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 lei (€0.18) | €0.25 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 193 lei (€41) | €39 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (€3.59) | €4.92 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 34% cheaper than in Portugal
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