Cost of living in Romania compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Romania | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei ($11) | $19 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei ($5.79) | $10 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei ($3.39) | $5.78 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei ($1.58) | $1.08 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei ($3.12) | $4.96 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei ($1.90) | $4.69 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei ($4.17) | $7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.96 lei ($1.07) | $4.68 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.61 lei ($0.78) | $2.52 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.98 lei ($0.86) | $3.05 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei ($7) | $16 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei ($1.63) | $2.76 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.08 lei ($0.88) | $3.00 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Romania | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,579 lei ($772) | $2,844 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,317 lei ($500) | $2,149 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 727 lei ($157) | $222 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,975 lei ($426) | $1,889 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,464 lei ($316) | $1,445 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421 lei ($91) | $150 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei ($9) | $64 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,519 lei ($328) | $299 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 532 lei ($115) | $137 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 lei ($11) | $14 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 lei ($11) | $31 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Romania | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 335 lei ($72) | $54 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 182 lei ($39) | $45 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 342 lei ($74) | $93 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 450 lei ($97) | $119 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Romania | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,966 lei ($21,775) | $27,977 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei ($1.65) | $1.05 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei ($19) | $79 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Romania | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei ($8) | $8 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei ($7) | $21 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 209 lei ($45) | $139 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei ($5.25) | $8 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei ($3.98) | $4.83 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 lei ($4.32) | $6 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei ($1.92) | $4.78 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei ($3.24) | $2.24 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei ($11) | $27 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Romania | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 131 lei ($28) | $55 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei ($14) | $28 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 123 lei ($26) | $200 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212 lei ($46) | $89 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei ($2.58) | $5.19 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei ($2.12) | $6 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,265 lei ($704) | $563 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 lei ($0.08) | $0.20 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192 lei ($41) | $55 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei ($4.96) | $10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 55% cheaper than in United States
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