Cost of living in Romania compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 30% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Romania | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei (€9) | €14 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (€5.10) | €7 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (€3.24) | €4.64 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (€1.38) | €1.53 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (€2.95) | €4.61 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (€1.72) | €1.79 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (€3.69) | €5.24 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.74 lei (€0.97) | €1.74 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.50 lei (€0.71) | €0.96 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.84 lei (€0.78) | €1.47 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (€1.40) | €2.42 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.93 lei (€0.80) | €1.05 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 30% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Romania | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450 lei (€704) | €855 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,340 lei (€477) | €674 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 473 lei (€96) | €210 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,014 lei (€411) | €523 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,491 lei (€304) | €416 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322 lei (€66) | €134 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (€8) | €26 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,476 lei (€301) | €333 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 432 lei (€88) | €102 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (€9) | €10 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 lei (€11) | €7 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in Greece | ||||
| Romania | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 330 lei (€67) | €77 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 lei (€37) | €34 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (€68) | €84 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 417 lei (€85) | €92 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 26% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Romania | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,948 lei (€20,391) | €22,349 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (€1.62) | €2.09 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (€17) | €30 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 11% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Romania | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (€5.63) | €5.36 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (€5.86) | €8 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 212 lei (€43) | €39 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (€4.67) | €3.87 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (€3.27) | €3.36 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 lei (€3.63) | €4.60 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (€1.68) | €2.48 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (€2.80) | €2.82 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (€10) | €13 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 32% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Romania | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (€26) | €33 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 lei (€13) | €16 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136 lei (€28) | €35 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 193 lei (€39) | €48 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 lei (€5.54) | €10 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (€2.38) | €3.55 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (€1.94) | €4.19 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,334 lei (€680) | €367 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (€0.08) | €0.46 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (€38) | €39 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (€4.62) | €4.38 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Romania is 27% cheaper than in Greece
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