- Cost of Living
- United States
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 99% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (53 lei) | 31 lei | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (28 lei) | 19 lei | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.48 (17 lei) | 11 lei | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (3.48 lei) | 4.57 lei | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.29 (13 lei) | 9 lei | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 (16 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (25 lei) | 13 lei | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (13 lei) | 3.82 lei | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (6 lei) | 2.21 lei | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (10 lei) | 3.03 lei | + 220% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (56 lei) | 25 lei | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (7 lei) | 5.43 lei | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.12 (8 lei) | 1.87 lei | + 341% | |
| Housing | + 221% | |||
| Housing in United States is 221% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,064 (8,033 lei) | 2,589 lei | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,548 (6,025 lei) | 1,765 lei | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (665 lei) | 388 lei | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,540 (5,993 lei) | 1,462 lei | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,084 (4,216 lei) | 1,046 lei | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $112 (437 lei) | 278 lei | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (189 lei) | 31 lei | + 506% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $365 (1,420 lei) | 1,410 lei | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (470 lei) | 326 lei | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (42 lei) | 35 lei | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (85 lei) | 25 lei | + 240% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 6% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (183 lei) | 273 lei | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (177 lei) | 149 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (335 lei) | 324 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (452 lei) | 369 lei | + 22% | |
| 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 | $21,796 (84,813 lei) | 83,816 lei | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (2.56 lei) | 5.04 lei | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (347 lei) | 65 lei | + 434% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 107% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (28 lei) | 25 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (67 lei) | 25 lei | + 171% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (419 lei) | 112 lei | + 273% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (25 lei) | 19 lei | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (14 lei) | 13 lei | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.77 (19 lei) | 16 lei | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.27 (13 lei) | 5.86 lei | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (7 lei) | 11 lei | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (78 lei) | 26 lei | + 197% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 62% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (171 lei) | 76 lei | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (94 lei) | 47 lei | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $158 (615 lei) | 119 lei | + 418% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (302 lei) | 143 lei | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (43 lei) | 22 lei | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.71 (18 lei) | 11 lei | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.62 (22 lei) | 7 lei | + 197% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $462 (1,798 lei) | 2,178 lei | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (1.02 lei) | 0.69 lei | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (202 lei) | 214 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (30 lei) | 16 lei | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 116% more expensive than in Romania
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