Cost of living in Romania compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Romania | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 lei ($8) | $17 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei ($4.44) | $9 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei ($3.57) | $5.08 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.56 lei ($1.17) | $0.99 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei ($2.91) | $3.31 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei ($1.79) | $4.41 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei ($4.01) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.25 lei ($0.89) | $3.92 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.15 lei ($0.66) | $1.95 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.63 lei ($0.76) | $3.35 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 lei ($6) | $16 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei ($1.35) | $2.25 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.25 lei ($0.69) | $2.49 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Romania | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,966 lei ($624) | $2,528 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,154 lei ($454) | $1,959 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 522 lei ($110) | $202 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,928 lei ($406) | $1,772 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,310 lei ($276) | $1,345 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307 lei ($65) | $138 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei ($8) | $57 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,549 lei ($326) | $302 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 lei ($80) | $136 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei ($10) | $12 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 64 lei ($14) | $26 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Romania | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 276 lei ($58) | $51 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 161 lei ($34) | $47 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 382 lei ($80) | $92 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 411 lei ($86) | $119 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Romania | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 91,985 lei ($19,367) | $25,234 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei ($1.55) | $1.05 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 89 lei ($19) | $76 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Romania | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei ($7) | $7 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 lei ($7) | $19 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 139 lei ($29) | $125 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei ($4.22) | $7 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei ($2.81) | $4.16 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei ($3.96) | $5.52 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei ($1.62) | $4.19 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 lei ($2.44) | $2.05 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 lei ($9) | $25 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Romania | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 99 lei ($21) | $49 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 51 lei ($11) | $26 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 153 lei ($32) | $192 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 lei ($39) | $83 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei ($5.07) | $13 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei ($2.86) | $5.17 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei ($1.89) | $6 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,908 lei ($823) | $495 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 lei ($0.04) | $0.17 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 232 lei ($49) | $54 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 lei ($4.32) | $9 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 57% cheaper than in United States
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