Cost of living in United States compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 105% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (62 lei) | 33 lei | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (34 lei) | 21 lei | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.26 (18 lei) | 13 lei | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (3.75 lei) | 5.04 lei | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.02 (13 lei) | 12 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.97 (17 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (27 lei) | 15 lei | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (15 lei) | 3.88 lei | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (7 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 158% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.20 (14 lei) | 3.29 lei | + 320% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (62 lei) | 28 lei | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (8 lei) | 5.78 lei | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (9 lei) | 2.49 lei | + 265% | |
| Housing | + 238% | |||
| Housing in United States is 238% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,192 (9,452 lei) | 2,827 lei | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,578 (6,804 lei) | 1,714 lei | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (771 lei) | 411 lei | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,580 (6,813 lei) | 1,595 lei | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,119 (4,826 lei) | 1,063 lei | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (507 lei) | 229 lei | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (207 lei) | 36 lei | + 480% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $304 (1,309 lei) | 1,487 lei | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (512 lei) | 387 lei | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (47 lei) | 40 lei | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (95 lei) | 29 lei | + 221% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 17% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (205 lei) | 231 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (188 lei) | 150 lei | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (371 lei) | 327 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (479 lei) | 372 lei | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 100% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,796 (98,300 lei) | 85,899 lei | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (3.29 lei) | 5.73 lei | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (342 lei) | 69 lei | + 398% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 92% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (31 lei) | 26 lei | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (83 lei) | 30 lei | + 178% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (475 lei) | 137 lei | + 246% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (28 lei) | 18 lei | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (15 lei) | 14 lei | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.88 (21 lei) | 17 lei | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (15 lei) | 6 lei | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (8 lei) | 9 lei | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (92 lei) | 29 lei | + 219% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 71% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (193 lei) | 94 lei | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (106 lei) | 49 lei | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $208 (896 lei) | 154 lei | + 481% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (322 lei) | 131 lei | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (51 lei) | 21 lei | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (21 lei) | 12 lei | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.74 (25 lei) | 8 lei | + 218% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $407 (1,755 lei) | 2,126 lei | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (0.68 lei) | 0.63 lei | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (229 lei) | 182 lei | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (35 lei) | 18 lei | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 119% more expensive than in Romania
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