- Cost of Living
- United States
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 108% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (55 lei) | 29 lei | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (30 lei) | 19 lei | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (18 lei) | 12 lei | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (3.58 lei) | 4.64 lei | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.22 (13 lei) | 11 lei | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (16 lei) | 5.12 lei | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (25 lei) | 14 lei | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (14 lei) | 4.03 lei | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (7 lei) | 2.14 lei | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (12 lei) | 3.24 lei | + 271% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (58 lei) | 27 lei | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (8 lei) | 5.39 lei | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (9 lei) | 2.05 lei | + 317% | |
| 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 | $2,024 (8,043 lei) | 2,583 lei | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,560 (6,197 lei) | 1,685 lei | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $175 (697 lei) | 397 lei | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,567 (6,227 lei) | 1,529 lei | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,107 (4,397 lei) | 1,024 lei | + 329% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (478 lei) | 266 lei | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (191 lei) | 35 lei | + 438% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (1,339 lei) | 1,549 lei | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (484 lei) | 338 lei | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (44 lei) | 35 lei | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (90 lei) | 23 lei | + 298% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 10% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (188 lei) | 259 lei | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (174 lei) | 144 lei | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (339 lei) | 318 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (460 lei) | 359 lei | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 101% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,096 (87,793 lei) | 83,002 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (2.91 lei) | 5.32 lei | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (340 lei) | 66 lei | + 419% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 109% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (28 lei) | 29 lei | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (70 lei) | 28 lei | + 153% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (438 lei) | 112 lei | + 292% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (27 lei) | 19 lei | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (14 lei) | 13 lei | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (20 lei) | 14 lei | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 (14 lei) | 5.23 lei | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (7 lei) | 10 lei | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (82 lei) | 27 lei | + 199% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 68% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (176 lei) | 73 lei | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (99 lei) | 46 lei | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (666 lei) | 132 lei | + 403% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (313 lei) | 130 lei | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (46 lei) | 20 lei | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (19 lei) | 10 lei | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.73 (23 lei) | 7 lei | + 212% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (1,706 lei) | 2,552 lei | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (1.09 lei) | 0.83 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (210 lei) | 182 lei | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (32 lei) | 17 lei | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 100,515 prices entered by 15,084 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 118% more expensive than in Romania
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