Cost of living in Romania compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei ($8) | $15 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei ($4.91) | $8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei ($2.94) | $4.26 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.19 lei ($1.28) | $0.88 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei ($2.80) | $2.88 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei ($1.60) | $4.18 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei ($3.51) | $6 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.27 lei ($1.06) | $3.44 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.63 lei ($0.65) | $1.76 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.46 lei ($0.85) | $3.11 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei ($7) | $14 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.99 lei ($1.48) | $1.99 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.51 lei ($0.62) | $2.18 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,142 lei ($776) | $2,194 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,972 lei ($487) | $1,577 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 443 lei ($109) | $179 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,911 lei ($472) | $1,546 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,184 lei ($292) | $1,143 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 299 lei ($74) | $113 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 lei ($8) | $52 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,295 lei ($320) | $269 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378 lei ($93) | $127 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei ($9) | $11 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei ($4.92) | $22 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 294 lei ($73) | $47 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 180 lei ($44) | $43 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei ($84) | $86 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364 lei ($90) | $107 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,229 lei ($22,277) | $23,518 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.89 lei ($1.21) | $0.66 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 71 lei ($18) | $73 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 lei ($8) | $7 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 37 lei ($9) | $16 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135 lei ($33) | $111 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei ($5.09) | $7 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei ($3.22) | $3.45 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei ($3.97) | $4.86 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.16 lei ($1.27) | $3.66 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei ($2.48) | $1.81 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 lei ($9) | $22 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 96 lei ($24) | $47 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 51 lei ($13) | $25 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 158 lei ($39) | $200 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 lei ($49) | $78 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei ($6) | $12 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei ($2.77) | $4.93 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei ($2.11) | $5.66 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,659 lei ($657) | $427 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei ($0.12) | $0.25 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 177 lei ($44) | $49 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei ($5.00) | $8 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Romania is 50% cheaper than in United States
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