Cost of living in United States compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 87% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (60 lei) | 35 lei | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (33 lei) | 20 lei | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.21 (17 lei) | 13 lei | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (3.54 lei) | 4.96 lei | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (12 lei) | 12 lei | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.10 (16 lei) | 6 lei | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (25 lei) | 15 lei | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.29 (13 lei) | 4.05 lei | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (7 lei) | 2.67 lei | + 152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (13 lei) | 3.09 lei | + 312% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (56 lei) | 26 lei | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (8 lei) | 5.79 lei | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.01 (8 lei) | 2.49 lei | + 224% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in United States is 182% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,197 (8,813 lei) | 3,247 lei | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,532 (6,145 lei) | 2,088 lei | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (710 lei) | 442 lei | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,533 (6,149 lei) | 2,011 lei | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,115 (4,473 lei) | 1,235 lei | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (434 lei) | 298 lei | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (194 lei) | 34 lei | + 476% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (1,089 lei) | 1,487 lei | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (509 lei) | 370 lei | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (43 lei) | 34 lei | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (85 lei) | 20 lei | + 319% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 12% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (189 lei) | 311 lei | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (172 lei) | 185 lei | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (347 lei) | 336 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (433 lei) | 381 lei | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 96% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,455 (94,094 lei) | 77,550 lei | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (2.59 lei) | 4.90 lei | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (302 lei) | 68 lei | + 344% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 70% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (29 lei) | 31 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (63 lei) | 39 lei | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (442 lei) | 144 lei | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (27 lei) | 19 lei | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.37 (14 lei) | 13 lei | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (20 lei) | 16 lei | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (15 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (7 lei) | 10 lei | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (85 lei) | 33 lei | + 160% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 73% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (180 lei) | 102 lei | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (101 lei) | 49 lei | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $212 (850 lei) | 130 lei | + 554% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (312 lei) | 189 lei | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (48 lei) | 24 lei | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (20 lei) | 11 lei | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.75 (23 lei) | 8 lei | + 189% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $408 (1,637 lei) | 2,462 lei | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (1.80 lei) | 0.51 lei | + 249% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (198 lei) | 182 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (33 lei) | 20 lei | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in United States is 102% more expensive than in Romania
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