Cost of living in Romania compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 39% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Romania | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (€9) | €16 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei (€5.35) | €9 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (€3.15) | €5.33 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (€1.39) | €1.22 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (€2.96) | €3.73 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (€1.70) | €2.78 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (€3.67) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.70 lei (€0.94) | €2.66 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.57 lei (€0.72) | €1.86 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.89 lei (€0.78) | €0.98 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (€6) | €7 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (€1.45) | €2.03 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.14 lei (€0.83) | €1.68 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 62% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Romania | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,524 lei (€707) | €1,936 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,239 lei (€449) | €1,525 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 540 lei (€108) | €217 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,941 lei (€389) | €1,221 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,427 lei (€286) | €939 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 lei (€74) | €181 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (€8) | €34 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,591 lei (€319) | €455 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 548 lei (€110) | €114 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (€10) | €10 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 lei (€10) | €16 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 13% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Romania | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 lei (€62) | €85 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 178 lei (€36) | €35 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 334 lei (€67) | €90 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 432 lei (€87) | €114 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 53% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Romania | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,484 lei (€19,956) | €26,853 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (€1.59) | €1.96 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 87 lei (€17) | €71 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 20% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Romania | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 lei (€7) | €11 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 209 lei (€42) | €84 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (€4.82) | €3.44 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 lei (€3.34) | €2.79 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 lei (€3.99) | €3.77 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (€1.72) | €1.55 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (€2.66) | €1.59 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 lei (€9) | €21 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 35% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Romania | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 131 lei (€26) | €41 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 63 lei (€13) | €24 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 117 lei (€24) | €146 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 203 lei (€41) | €58 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 lei (€6) | €10 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (€2.35) | €3.45 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (€1.99) | €4.02 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,070 lei (€616) | €809 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.36 lei (€0.07) | €0.11 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 184 lei (€37) | €42 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (€4.48) | €8 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Romania is 48% cheaper than in Germany
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