- Cost of Living
- United States
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 114% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (58 lei) | 30 lei | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (32 lei) | 19 lei | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (19 lei) | 12 lei | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (3.68 lei) | 4.73 lei | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (13 lei) | 12 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (16 lei) | 5.17 lei | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (26 lei) | 15 lei | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (14 lei) | 3.85 lei | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (7 lei) | 2.23 lei | + 198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.64 (15 lei) | 3.27 lei | + 360% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (62 lei) | 29 lei | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (8 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (9 lei) | 2.22 lei | + 296% | |
| Housing | + 231% | |||
| Housing in United States is 231% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,047 (8,473 lei) | 2,657 lei | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,576 (6,524 lei) | 1,689 lei | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (732 lei) | 408 lei | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,584 (6,558 lei) | 1,633 lei | + 302% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,128 (4,670 lei) | 1,118 lei | + 318% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (493 lei) | 267 lei | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (199 lei) | 38 lei | + 424% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $328 (1,358 lei) | 1,490 lei | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (497 lei) | 363 lei | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (45 lei) | 35 lei | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (94 lei) | 22 lei | + 328% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 7% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (196 lei) | 280 lei | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (186 lei) | 156 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (354 lei) | 337 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (475 lei) | 381 lei | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 111% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,370 (92,602 lei) | 83,613 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (3.21 lei) | 5.65 lei | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (351 lei) | 65 lei | + 437% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 103% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (29 lei) | 28 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (76 lei) | 29 lei | + 163% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (457 lei) | 116 lei | + 295% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (28 lei) | 20 lei | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (14 lei) | 13 lei | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (21 lei) | 15 lei | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (14 lei) | 5.49 lei | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (8 lei) | 10 lei | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (85 lei) | 29 lei | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 78% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (186 lei) | 79 lei | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (103 lei) | 48 lei | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $175 (723 lei) | 144 lei | + 400% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (327 lei) | 135 lei | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (48 lei) | 20 lei | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.90 (20 lei) | 9 lei | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.95 (25 lei) | 8 lei | + 219% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (1,744 lei) | 2,406 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (1.50 lei) | 0.84 lei | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (219 lei) | 188 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (33 lei) | 17 lei | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 124% more expensive than in Romania
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