Cost of living in Romania compared to Portugal
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 20% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 lei (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (€4.17) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (€2.58) | €2.87 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.13 lei (€1.05) | €0.66 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (€2.35) | €2.13 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.98 lei (€1.23) | €1.42 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (€2.92) | €4.14 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.23 lei (€0.87) | €1.35 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.63 lei (€0.54) | €1.03 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (€0.68) | €0.94 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (€5.72) | €4.32 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.84 lei (€1.20) | €1.95 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 lei (€0.51) | €0.95 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 48% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,016 lei (€618) | €1,136 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,030 lei (€416) | €741 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 448 lei (€92) | €118 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,944 lei (€398) | €743 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,204 lei (€247) | €501 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 301 lei (€62) | €87 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (€7) | €29 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,330 lei (€273) | €378 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 377 lei (€77) | €120 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (€8) | €9 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 lei (€4.24) | €9 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 lei (€61) | €73 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 175 lei (€36) | €31 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (€68) | €79 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 lei (€74) | €80 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 44% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,345 lei (€15,857) | €25,997 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.86 lei (€1.00) | €1.46 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 69 lei (€14) | €36 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 18% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (€6) | €5.35 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 lei (€8) | €8 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 140 lei (€29) | €46 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (€3.85) | €3.15 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (€2.59) | €3.70 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (€3.40) | €3.54 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.05 lei (€1.03) | €1.22 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€1.98) | €1.89 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (€7) | €14 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 lei (€20) | €28 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 lei (€10) | €13 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 134 lei (€27) | €40 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189 lei (€39) | €41 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (€4.82) | €8 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (€2.23) | €3.04 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (€1.65) | €1.79 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,494 lei (€511) | €496 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.57 lei (€0.12) | €0.15 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 181 lei (€37) | €40 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (€4.12) | €4.85 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Romania is 33% cheaper than in Portugal
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