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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 22% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 lei (€7) | €9 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 lei (€4.23) | €6 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (€2.63) | €2.89 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.06 lei (€1.06) | €0.65 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (€2.44) | €2.15 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.42 lei (€1.13) | €1.57 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (€3.05) | €4.48 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.92 lei (€0.82) | €1.44 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.86 lei (€0.60) | €0.99 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.24 lei (€0.68) | €0.98 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (€5.69) | €6 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.79 lei (€1.21) | €1.94 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.48 lei (€0.52) | €0.75 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 46% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,826 lei (€591) | €1,074 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,698 lei (€355) | €719 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 414 lei (€87) | €110 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,566 lei (€328) | €749 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,077 lei (€225) | €476 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 228 lei (€48) | €79 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (€7) | €24 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,487 lei (€311) | €351 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 365 lei (€76) | €109 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 lei (€8) | €7 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 lei (€6) | €8 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 13% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 239 lei (€50) | €86 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150 lei (€31) | €30 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 332 lei (€69) | €75 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 372 lei (€78) | €91 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 40% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,899 lei (€17,968) | €26,922 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.66 lei (€1.18) | €1.51 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 68 lei (€14) | €36 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 22% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (€5.48) | €5.46 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (€6) | €7 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 137 lei (€29) | €52 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (€3.85) | €3.97 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (€2.93) | €3.20 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (€3.62) | €4.06 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (€1.29) | €1.56 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (€1.83) | €2.28 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (€5.99) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 12% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 lei (€19) | €27 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 51 lei (€11) | €13 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150 lei (€31) | €43 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136 lei (€28) | €42 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (€4.36) | €6 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (€2.36) | €2.26 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (€1.60) | €2.37 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,126 lei (€445) | €452 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (€0.16) | €0.12 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 176 lei (€37) | €36 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (€3.78) | €4.99 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 32% cheaper than in Portugal
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