Cost of living in Constanţa (Romania) is 79% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 63% | |||
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| Food in Constanţa (Romania) is 63% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Constanţa | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55 lei ($11) | $21 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 lei ($5.94) | $13 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei ($3.03) | $7 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 lei ($1.82) | $1.71 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei ($3.17) | $9 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 lei ($2.76) | $8 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 lei ($4.14) | $6 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 lei ($1.70) | $5.03 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.21 lei ($0.87) | $2.62 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.24 lei ($0.88) | $8 | - 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37 lei ($8) | $25 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei ($1.99) | $3.11 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.17 lei ($0.86) | $4.53 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 85% | |||
| Housing in Constanţa (Romania) is 85% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Constanţa | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,936 lei ($608) | $4,912 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,118 lei ($439) | $3,730 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 710 lei ($147) | $316 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,328 lei ($482) | $4,171 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei ($299) | $2,509 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 lei ($109) | $224 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei ($10) | $72 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,677 lei ($347) | $446 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 367 lei ($76) | $173 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 lei ($10) | $16 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 lei ($5.76) | $35 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Constanţa (Romania) is 48% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Constanţa | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 297 lei ($62) | $84 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 169 lei ($35) | $67 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 lei ($67) | $138 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 397 lei ($82) | $289 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 83% | |||
| Transportation in Constanţa (Romania) is 83% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Constanţa | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 94,276 lei ($19,525) | $57,529 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei ($1.50) | $1.08 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei ($14) | $192 | - 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 55 lei ($11) | $38 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Constanţa (Romania) is 74% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Constanţa | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei ($5.38) | $22 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 lei ($4.67) | $55 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 232 lei ($48) | $183 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 lei ($5.88) | $18 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 lei ($4.28) | $10 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 lei ($5.91) | $17 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei ($1.53) | $8 | - 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei ($2.72) | $1.97 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 lei ($8) | $45 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Constanţa (Romania) is 83% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Constanţa | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103 lei ($21) | $102 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59 lei ($12) | $52 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 131 lei ($27) | $575 | - 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 216 lei ($45) | $183 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei ($7) | $23 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 lei ($3.66) | $8 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei ($2.00) | $14 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,361 lei ($489) | $1,189 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei ($0.15) | $1.74 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 226 lei ($47) | $325 | - 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 lei ($5.18) | $21 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 79% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 799 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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