- Cost of Living
- United States
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 110% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (57 lei) | 30 lei | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (31 lei) | 19 lei | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (19 lei) | 12 lei | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (3.65 lei) | 4.71 lei | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (13 lei) | 12 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (17 lei) | 5.24 lei | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (26 lei) | 14 lei | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (14 lei) | 3.87 lei | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (6 lei) | 2.23 lei | + 191% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.37 (14 lei) | 3.30 lei | + 318% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (60 lei) | 28 lei | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (8 lei) | 5.40 lei | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.12 (9 lei) | 2.16 lei | + 301% | |
| 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 | $2,038 (8,327 lei) | 2,586 lei | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,573 (6,428 lei) | 1,672 lei | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (726 lei) | 411 lei | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,574 (6,432 lei) | 1,612 lei | + 299% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,125 (4,598 lei) | 1,086 lei | + 324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (501 lei) | 266 lei | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (195 lei) | 35 lei | + 458% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (1,366 lei) | 1,496 lei | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (483 lei) | 358 lei | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (45 lei) | 36 lei | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (92 lei) | 25 lei | + 270% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 6% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (193 lei) | 268 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (183 lei) | 158 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (349 lei) | 331 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (468 lei) | 374 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 | $22,279 (91,040 lei) | 80,567 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (3.14 lei) | 5.61 lei | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (348 lei) | 65 lei | + 433% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 111% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (29 lei) | 28 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (77 lei) | 29 lei | + 168% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (454 lei) | 115 lei | + 295% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (28 lei) | 20 lei | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (14 lei) | 13 lei | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (21 lei) | 15 lei | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (14 lei) | 5.66 lei | + 149% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (8 lei) | 10 lei | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (84 lei) | 29 lei | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 76% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (182 lei) | 78 lei | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (102 lei) | 46 lei | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (706 lei) | 147 lei | + 379% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (323 lei) | 131 lei | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (47 lei) | 21 lei | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (20 lei) | 10 lei | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.89 (24 lei) | 8 lei | + 208% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (1,743 lei) | 2,444 lei | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (1.38 lei) | 0.77 lei | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (218 lei) | 185 lei | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (33 lei) | 17 lei | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 99,600 prices entered by 14,132 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 123% more expensive than in Romania
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