Cost of living in Romania compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 19% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 lei (56 kn) | 54 kn | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (31 kn) | 38 kn | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (20 kn) | 30 kn | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.13 lei (8 kn) | 7 kn | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (18 kn) | 16 kn | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (9 kn) | 12 kn | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (24 kn) | 45 kn | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.31 lei (7 kn) | 10 kn | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.65 lei (4.12 kn) | 5.96 kn | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.40 lei (5.29 kn) | 9 kn | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (43 kn) | 55 kn | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.80 lei (9 kn) | 13 kn | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.54 lei (3.94 kn) | 6 kn | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 30% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,016 lei (4,687 kn) | 4,275 kn | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,030 lei (3,154 kn) | 4,235 kn | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 448 lei (696 kn) | 1,114 kn | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,944 lei (3,021 kn) | 4,107 kn | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,204 lei (1,871 kn) | 3,352 kn | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 301 lei (467 kn) | 1,083 kn | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (53 kn) | 119 kn | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,330 lei (2,066 kn) | 2,879 kn | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 377 lei (586 kn) | 1,062 kn | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (59 kn) | 49 kn | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 lei (32 kn) | 47 kn | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 22% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 lei (460 kn) | 562 kn | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 175 lei (272 kn) | 382 kn | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (518 kn) | 508 kn | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 lei (561 kn) | 615 kn | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 45% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,345 lei (120,206 kn) | 155,327 kn | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.87 lei (8 kn) | 10 kn | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 69 lei (108 kn) | 341 kn | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 9% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (48 kn) | 38 kn | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 lei (60 kn) | 50 kn | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 140 lei (218 kn) | 248 kn | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (29 kn) | 25 kn | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (20 kn) | 29 kn | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (26 kn) | 27 kn | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.05 lei (8 kn) | 9 kn | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (15 kn) | 15 kn | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (53 kn) | 75 kn | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 6% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 lei (151 kn) | 136 kn | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 lei (77 kn) | 71 kn | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 132 lei (206 kn) | 336 kn | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189 lei (294 kn) | 301 kn | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (36 kn) | 49 kn | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (17 kn) | 15 kn | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (13 kn) | 16 kn | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,494 lei (3,876 kn) | 4,054 kn | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.57 lei (0.89 kn) | 1.17 kn | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 181 lei (281 kn) | 289 kn | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (31 kn) | 30 kn | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,064 prices entered by 184 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 27% cheaper than in Croatia
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