- Cost of Living
- Romania
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei ($4.59) | $8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei ($2.82) | $4.58 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.72 lei ($1.14) | $0.89 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei ($2.86) | $3.17 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.24 lei ($1.26) | $4.03 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei ($3.48) | $6 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.86 lei ($0.93) | $3.34 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.24 lei ($0.54) | $1.59 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.30 lei ($0.79) | $3.34 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei ($7) | $15 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.41 lei ($1.30) | $1.93 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.18 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 | 2,580 lei ($622) | $2,036 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,653 lei ($399) | $1,568 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 412 lei ($99) | $177 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,611 lei ($389) | $1,564 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,080 lei ($261) | $1,120 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 264 lei ($64) | $122 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei ($8) | $48 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,489 lei ($359) | $334 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 363 lei ($87) | $118 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei ($9) | $11 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 lei ($5.92) | $22 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 267 lei ($64) | $47 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 155 lei ($37) | $45 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 329 lei ($79) | $85 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 369 lei ($89) | $114 | - 22% | |
| 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 | 80,356 lei ($19,380) | $22,256 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.60 lei ($1.35) | $0.77 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei ($16) | $85 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei ($7) | $7 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei ($7) | $19 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 115 lei ($28) | $111 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei ($4.79) | $7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei ($3.25) | $3.51 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei ($3.62) | $5.08 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.60 lei ($1.35) | $3.44 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei ($2.53) | $1.86 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei ($7) | $20 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 lei ($19) | $44 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei ($11) | $25 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei ($35) | $172 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei ($32) | $79 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei ($5.03) | $12 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei ($2.34) | $4.86 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei ($1.89) | $5.86 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,435 lei ($587) | $429 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei ($0.19) | $0.32 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei ($44) | $54 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei ($4.17) | $8 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 56% cheaper than in United States
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