- Cost of Living
- Romania
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei ($7) | $14 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei ($4.63) | $8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei ($2.80) | $4.52 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.73 lei ($1.13) | $0.89 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei ($2.82) | $3.20 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.17 lei ($1.24) | $3.97 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei ($3.46) | $6 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.85 lei ($0.92) | $3.32 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.23 lei ($0.53) | $1.61 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei ($0.78) | $3.66 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei ($7) | $15 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.44 lei ($1.30) | $1.93 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.23 lei ($0.53) | $2.13 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,657 lei ($635) | $2,049 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,689 lei ($403) | $1,575 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 408 lei ($97) | $177 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,633 lei ($390) | $1,587 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,118 lei ($267) | $1,131 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 267 lei ($64) | $119 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 lei ($9) | $48 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,490 lei ($356) | $328 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 363 lei ($87) | $121 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei ($8) | $11 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 lei ($5.24) | $23 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 lei ($67) | $47 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 156 lei ($37) | $45 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 337 lei ($81) | $85 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 lei ($91) | $115 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,613 lei ($19,971) | $22,427 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.65 lei ($1.35) | $0.78 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei ($16) | $85 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei ($7) | $7 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei ($7) | $19 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 116 lei ($28) | $110 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei ($4.70) | $7 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei ($3.21) | $3.48 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei ($3.57) | $5.17 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.49 lei ($1.31) | $3.49 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei ($2.48) | $1.87 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei ($7) | $21 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei ($19) | $45 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 lei ($11) | $25 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei ($35) | $175 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 135 lei ($32) | $79 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei ($4.89) | $12 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei ($2.25) | $4.90 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei ($1.85) | $5.95 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,397 lei ($573) | $423 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 lei ($0.20) | $0.37 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei ($45) | $53 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei ($4.15) | $8 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 56% cheaper than in United States
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