Cost of living in Romania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (76元) | 46元 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei (41元) | 40元 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (24元) | 16元 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (11元) | 18元 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (22元) | 19元 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (14元) | 11元 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (30元) | 63元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.96 lei (8元) | 15元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.61 lei (5.55元) | 6元 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.98 lei (6元) | 7元 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (50元) | 118元 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (12元) | 8元 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.08 lei (6元) | 16元 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,579 lei (5,499元) | 15,059元 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,317 lei (3,559元) | 9,006元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 727 lei (1,117元) | 421元 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,975 lei (3,035元) | 7,547元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,464 lei (2,249元) | 4,347元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421 lei (647元) | 262元 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (63元) | 115元 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,519 lei (2,333元) | 1,143元 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 532 lei (818元) | 589元 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 lei (81元) | 39元 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 lei (79元) | 51元 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 335 lei (514元) | 529元 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 182 lei (279元) | 248元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 342 lei (526元) | 626元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 450 lei (692元) | 828元 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,966 lei (155,106元) | 161,247元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (12元) | 9元 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (138元) | 204元 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is about the same as in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (55元) | 39元 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (48元) | 27元 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 209 lei (321元) | 391元 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (37元) | 53元 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (28元) | 33元 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 lei (31元) | 34元 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (14元) | 13元 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (23元) | 15元 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (75元) | 74元 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Romania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 131 lei (201元) | 265元 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei (102元) | 110元 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 123 lei (188元) | 1,294元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212 lei (326元) | 348元 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei (47元) | 79元 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (18元) | 29元 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (15元) | 18元 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,265 lei (5,015元) | 3,321元 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 lei (0.56元) | 0.20元 | + 181% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192 lei (295元) | 410元 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (35元) | 24元 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.536
CNY
/
RON
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,654 prices entered by 258 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 19% cheaper than in China
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