Cost of living in Constanţa (Romania) is 14% more expensive than in Chengdu (China)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
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| Food in Constanţa (Romania) is 25% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Constanţa | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59 lei (92元) | 24元 | + 285% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 lei (45元) | 33元 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (21元) | 15元 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (12元) | 16元 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (24元) | 14元 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 lei (19元) | 8元 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (29元) | 51元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.94 lei (9元) | 12元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.81 lei (8元) | 4.69元 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.84 lei (8元) | 5.93元 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (55元) | 161元 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (12元) | 9元 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.34 lei (5.22元) | 11元 | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Constanţa (Romania) is 15% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Constanţa | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,985 lei (4,667元) | 4,487元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,331 lei (3,644元) | 2,936元 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 845 lei (1,321元) | 497元 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,733 lei (2,709元) | 3,235元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,108 lei (1,733元) | 1,790元 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 lei (823元) | 218元 | + 278% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (74元) | 101元 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,675 lei (2,619元) | 1,891元 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 367 lei (573元) | 565元 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 lei (77元) | 50元 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 lei (44元) | 42元 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Constanţa (Romania) is 5% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Constanţa | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 297 lei (465元) | 506元 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 169 lei (264元) | 212元 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 lei (508元) | 602元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 397 lei (620元) | 657元 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Constanţa (Romania) is 6% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Constanţa | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 213,009元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (10元) | 8元 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (142元) | 157元 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 52 lei (82元) | 27元 | + 205% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Constanţa (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Constanţa | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (41元) | 25元 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 lei (35元) | 24元 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 166 lei (260元) | 158元 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 lei (44元) | 18元 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 lei (32元) | 40元 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 lei (34元) | 37元 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (12元) | 10元 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (21元) | 10元 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 lei (47元) | 61元 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Constanţa (Romania) is 19% more expensive than in Chengdu (China) | ||||
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| Constanţa | Chengdu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122 lei (190元) | 156元 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59 lei (93元) | 80元 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 131 lei (204元) | 306元 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 184 lei (287元) | 308元 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (51元) | 52元 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (20元) | 32元 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (14元) | 34元 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,361 lei (3,691元) | 3,218元 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei (1.16元) | 0.39元 | + 198% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 226 lei (353元) | 225元 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 lei (33元) | 21元 | + 58% | |
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TOTAL | + 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 118 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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