- Cost of Living
- United States
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 104% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (55 lei) | 29 lei | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (30 lei) | 18 lei | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (18 lei) | 11 lei | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (3.61 lei) | 4.61 lei | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.26 (13 lei) | 11 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.05 (16 lei) | 5.18 lei | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (25 lei) | 14 lei | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (13 lei) | 4.02 lei | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (7 lei) | 2.22 lei | + 199% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.89 (11 lei) | 3.21 lei | + 255% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (58 lei) | 26 lei | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (8 lei) | 5.41 lei | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (8 lei) | 2.39 lei | + 254% | |
| Housing | + 223% | |||
| Housing in United States is 223% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,034 (8,035 lei) | 2,585 lei | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,570 (6,204 lei) | 1,652 lei | + 276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (685 lei) | 396 lei | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,574 (6,220 lei) | 1,545 lei | + 302% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,110 (4,387 lei) | 1,038 lei | + 322% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (469 lei) | 261 lei | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (189 lei) | 35 lei | + 445% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $348 (1,376 lei) | 1,564 lei | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (475 lei) | 328 lei | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (44 lei) | 33 lei | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (90 lei) | 29 lei | + 205% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 11% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (187 lei) | 266 lei | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (180 lei) | 142 lei | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (337 lei) | 328 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (468 lei) | 356 lei | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 102% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,083 (87,249 lei) | 82,318 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (2.82 lei) | 5.21 lei | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (345 lei) | 66 lei | + 424% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 119% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (29 lei) | 27 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (73 lei) | 26 lei | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (437 lei) | 109 lei | + 300% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (26 lei) | 18 lei | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.58 (14 lei) | 13 lei | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.10 (20 lei) | 14 lei | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.39 (13 lei) | 5.36 lei | + 149% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (7 lei) | 10 lei | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (81 lei) | 30 lei | + 173% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 84% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (174 lei) | 72 lei | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (98 lei) | 46 lei | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (663 lei) | 136 lei | + 389% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (310 lei) | 134 lei | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (45 lei) | 21 lei | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (19 lei) | 10 lei | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.73 (23 lei) | 7 lei | + 205% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (1,696 lei) | 2,573 lei | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (2.33 lei) | 0.87 lei | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (208 lei) | 193 lei | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (32 lei) | 17 lei | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 121% more expensive than in Romania
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