- Cost of Living
- United States
- Romania
- Comparison
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 (56 lei) | 30 lei | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (30 lei) | 19 lei | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (18 lei) | 12 lei | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (3.55 lei) | 4.70 lei | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (13 lei) | 12 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (16 lei) | 5.14 lei | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (25 lei) | 14 lei | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (13 lei) | 3.96 lei | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (6 lei) | 2.22 lei | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.15 (12 lei) | 3.29 lei | + 280% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (58 lei) | 27 lei | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (8 lei) | 5.37 lei | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (8 lei) | 2.15 lei | + 294% | |
| Housing | + 230% | |||
| Housing in United States is 230% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,028 (8,036 lei) | 2,548 lei | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,559 (6,176 lei) | 1,675 lei | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (700 lei) | 407 lei | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,568 (6,213 lei) | 1,545 lei | + 302% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,120 (4,436 lei) | 1,045 lei | + 324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (486 lei) | 262 lei | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (189 lei) | 34 lei | + 453% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $336 (1,330 lei) | 1,450 lei | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (476 lei) | 343 lei | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (43 lei) | 35 lei | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (90 lei) | 24 lei | + 276% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 8% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (188 lei) | 260 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (178 lei) | 147 lei | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (338 lei) | 325 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (452 lei) | 373 lei | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 104% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,131 (87,673 lei) | 80,769 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (2.98 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (337 lei) | 66 lei | + 411% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 110% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (28 lei) | 28 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (75 lei) | 28 lei | + 170% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (447 lei) | 113 lei | + 295% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (27 lei) | 19 lei | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (14 lei) | 13 lei | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (20 lei) | 15 lei | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.41 (14 lei) | 5.43 lei | + 149% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (7 lei) | 11 lei | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (82 lei) | 28 lei | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 75% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (175 lei) | 76 lei | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (98 lei) | 46 lei | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (666 lei) | 135 lei | + 395% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (311 lei) | 129 lei | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (45 lei) | 21 lei | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (19 lei) | 10 lei | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (23 lei) | 8 lei | + 202% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (1,700 lei) | 2,461 lei | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.31 (1.24 lei) | 0.76 lei | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (210 lei) | 175 lei | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (31 lei) | 17 lei | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 120% more expensive than in Romania
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