Cost of living in Romania compared to United States
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 lei ($8) | $15 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 lei ($5.08) | $8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei ($3.12) | $4.33 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.01 lei ($1.17) | $0.88 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei ($2.79) | $2.97 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.20 lei ($1.21) | $3.99 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei ($3.43) | $6 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 lei ($0.96) | $3.36 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.87 lei ($0.67) | $1.77 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.38 lei ($0.79) | $3.16 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 lei ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.92 lei ($1.38) | $1.94 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.82 lei ($0.66) | $2.02 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,011 lei ($701) | $2,270 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 lei ($449) | $1,626 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 387 lei ($90) | $177 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,827 lei ($425) | $1,624 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,248 lei ($291) | $1,155 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 260 lei ($60) | $108 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei ($9) | $47 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,624 lei ($378) | $296 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 354 lei ($82) | $118 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 lei ($9) | $11 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 lei ($7) | $22 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 265 lei ($62) | $49 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 lei ($35) | $45 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 lei ($74) | $86 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 lei ($84) | $112 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 76,945 lei ($17,905) | $23,027 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.60 lei ($1.30) | $0.75 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 68 lei ($16) | $80 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 lei ($5.60) | $7 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei ($7) | $20 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 140 lei ($33) | $110 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 lei ($3.99) | $7 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei ($3.31) | $3.54 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei ($3.84) | $5.10 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei ($1.40) | $3.56 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei ($2.35) | $1.84 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 lei ($7) | $21 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 105 lei ($25) | $45 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei ($11) | $24 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 162 lei ($38) | $222 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 140 lei ($33) | $74 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 lei ($5.13) | $12 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei ($2.93) | $4.83 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei ($1.90) | $5.81 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,184 lei ($508) | $396 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 lei ($0.13) | $0.19 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199 lei ($46) | $52 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei ($4.34) | $8 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Romania is 54% cheaper than in United States
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