Cost of living in Romania compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 27% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Romania | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (€11) | €17 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 lei (€5.63) | €9 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (€3.29) | €3.87 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (€1.46) | €1.04 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (€3.03) | €3.05 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (€1.66) | €2.25 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (€4.16) | €7 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.88 lei (€0.99) | €1.97 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.66 lei (€0.74) | €1.30 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.35 lei (€0.88) | €1.06 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (€1.58) | €2.03 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79 lei (€0.77) | €1.00 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 41% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Romania | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,751 lei (€757) | €1,287 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,284 lei (€461) | €872 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 632 lei (€128) | €122 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,120 lei (€428) | €818 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,495 lei (€302) | €604 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 440 lei (€89) | €82 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (€8) | €27 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,583 lei (€320) | €346 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 468 lei (€95) | €101 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (€10) | €8 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 lei (€8) | €11 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Romania | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 lei (€59) | €75 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 190 lei (€38) | €31 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (€69) | €82 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 399 lei (€81) | €90 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 24% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Romania | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,208 lei (€20,631) | €26,211 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (€1.41) | €1.64 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 94 lei (€19) | €30 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 8% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Romania | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (€5.94) | €8 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (€5.88) | €7 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 216 lei (€44) | €62 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (€5.01) | €3.97 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (€3.73) | €2.66 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 lei (€4.36) | €3.34 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (€1.64) | €2.05 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (€2.62) | €1.98 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 lei (€10) | €17 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 20% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Romania | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (€27) | €33 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei (€13) | €16 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149 lei (€30) | €61 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (€43) | €49 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (€2.45) | €2.67 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (€1.98) | €4.64 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,399 lei (€686) | €525 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (€0.08) | €0.17 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (€38) | €48 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (€4.73) | €5.21 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Romania is 27% cheaper than in Spain
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