Cost of living in Romania compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 39% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Romania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (₩14,239) | ₩11,240 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (₩9,681) | ₩8,193 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (₩5,073) | ₩6,251 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (₩2,410) | ₩2,963 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (₩4,037) | ₩4,279 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (₩2,990) | ₩7,882 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 lei (₩6,659) | ₩8,410 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.32 lei (₩1,614) | ₩9,989 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.61 lei (₩1,094) | ₩4,206 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.83 lei (₩1,466) | ₩3,564 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (₩10,178) | ₩29,378 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 lei (₩3,229) | ₩2,497 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.39 lei (₩1,030) | ₩4,269 | - 76% | |
| 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 | 3,649 lei (₩1,107,391) | ₩3,565,030 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,461 lei (₩746,878) | ₩1,911,090 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 580 lei (₩175,893) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,439 lei (₩740,274) | ₩1,369,270 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,664 lei (₩505,169) | ₩776,874 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 405 lei (₩122,911) | ₩542,787 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei (₩12,101) | ₩29,901 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,483 lei (₩450,185) | ₩800,000 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 486 lei (₩147,466) | ₩150,000 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62 lei (₩18,717) | ₩14,795 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43 lei (₩13,134) | ₩30,000 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 15% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Romania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 370 lei (₩112,382) | ₩85,301 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 lei (₩44,693) | ₩66,207 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 353 lei (₩107,005) | ₩119,110 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 416 lei (₩126,126) | ₩172,946 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 26% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Romania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 121,948 lei (₩37,010,971) | ₩35,630,100 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (₩2,194) | ₩1,683 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 94 lei (₩28,485) | ₩62,057 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 36% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Romania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (₩7,561) | ₩9,000 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (₩9,177) | ₩10,000 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 275 lei (₩83,557) | ₩200,000 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (₩6,988) | ₩17,379 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 lei (₩6,836) | ₩11,250 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 lei (₩9,134) | ₩10,000 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (₩2,088) | ₩2,000 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (₩5,095) | ₩3,239 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 lei (₩13,494) | ₩16,918 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 6% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Romania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 112 lei (₩33,844) | ₩51,145 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 lei (₩18,193) | ₩30,000 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 311 lei (₩94,355) | ₩40,000 | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 259 lei (₩78,748) | ₩68,634 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36 lei (₩10,972) | ₩15,000 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 lei (₩5,436) | ₩5,270 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (₩3,635) | ₩4,968 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,811 lei (₩1,156,564) | ₩1,089,690 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₩240 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 228 lei (₩69,159) | ₩74,234 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 lei (₩7,981) | ₩4,500 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 36% cheaper than in South Korea
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