Cost of living in Romania compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 43% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Romania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (₩14,042) | ₩9,728 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei (₩7,612) | ₩7,824 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (₩4,459) | ₩6,884 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (₩2,072) | ₩2,888 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (₩4,109) | ₩6,434 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (₩2,504) | ₩8,039 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (₩5,482) | ₩7,984 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.96 lei (₩1,406) | ₩8,424 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.61 lei (₩1,024) | ₩4,900 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.98 lei (₩1,128) | ₩2,924 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (₩9,233) | ₩20,791 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (₩2,141) | ₩3,925 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.08 lei (₩1,159) | ₩4,099 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 56% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Romania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,579 lei (₩1,015,276) | ₩3,727,990 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,317 lei (₩657,190) | ₩2,236,600 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 727 lei (₩206,331) | ₩272,954 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,975 lei (₩560,336) | ₩1,095,220 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,464 lei (₩415,318) | ₩714,933 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421 lei (₩119,392) | ₩120,000 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (₩11,591) | ₩30,234 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,519 lei (₩430,742) | ₩219,090 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 532 lei (₩151,001) | ₩100,000 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 lei (₩15,046) | ₩16,029 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 lei (₩14,640) | ₩14,433 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 6% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Romania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 335 lei (₩94,987) | ₩82,132 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 182 lei (₩51,565) | ₩59,762 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 342 lei (₩97,030) | ₩94,430 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 450 lei (₩127,775) | ₩148,450 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 33% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Romania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,966 lei (₩28,638,430) | ₩41,461,500 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (₩2,169) | ₩1,846 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (₩25,515) | ₩56,684 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 38% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Romania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (₩10,134) | ₩7,985 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (₩8,786) | ₩12,000 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 209 lei (₩59,177) | ₩42,086 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (₩6,901) | ₩21,034 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (₩5,232) | ₩15,000 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 lei (₩5,678) | ₩9,644 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (₩2,520) | ₩3,593 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (₩4,258) | ₩8,235 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (₩13,922) | ₩12,817 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 24% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Romania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 131 lei (₩37,179) | ₩32,969 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei (₩18,765) | ₩28,078 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 123 lei (₩34,763) | ₩270,239 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212 lei (₩60,131) | ₩67,904 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei (₩8,661) | ₩15,654 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (₩3,399) | ₩5,405 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (₩2,793) | ₩4,618 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,265 lei (₩926,008) | ₩780,501 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 lei (₩104) | ₩207 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192 lei (₩54,483) | ₩84,504 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (₩6,524) | ₩4,500 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Romania is 40% cheaper than in South Korea
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