Cost of living in Romania compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 39% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Romania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei (HK$78) | HK$95 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (HK$43) | HK$46 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (HK$28) | HK$45 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (HK$12) | HK$24 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (HK$25) | HK$36 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (HK$15) | HK$19 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (HK$31) | HK$116 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.74 lei (HK$8) | HK$28 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.50 lei (HK$6) | HK$18 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.84 lei (HK$7) | HK$14 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (HK$57) | HK$144 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (HK$12) | HK$17 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.93 lei (HK$7) | HK$16 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 83% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Romania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450 lei (HK$5,975) | HK$47,640 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,340 lei (HK$4,053) | HK$33,990 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 473 lei (HK$819) | HK$1,299 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,014 lei (HK$3,489) | HK$28,175 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,491 lei (HK$2,583) | HK$17,882 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322 lei (HK$558) | HK$575 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (HK$66) | HK$237 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,476 lei (HK$2,556) | HK$6,546 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 432 lei (HK$748) | HK$2,108 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (HK$77) | HK$91 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 lei (HK$95) | HK$84 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 21% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Romania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 330 lei (HK$572) | HK$680 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 lei (HK$314) | HK$385 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (HK$577) | HK$666 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 417 lei (HK$722) | HK$1,283 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 59% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Romania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,948 lei (HK$173,125) | HK$392,784 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (HK$14) | HK$23 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (HK$143) | HK$529 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 37% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Romania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (HK$48) | HK$57 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (HK$50) | HK$110 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 212 lei (HK$366) | HK$407 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (HK$40) | HK$83 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (HK$28) | HK$44 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 lei (HK$31) | HK$51 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (HK$14) | HK$15 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (HK$24) | HK$29 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (HK$85) | HK$322 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 48% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Romania | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (HK$219) | HK$406 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 lei (HK$113) | HK$207 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136 lei (HK$236) | HK$1,780 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 193 lei (HK$333) | HK$925 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 lei (HK$47) | HK$168 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (HK$20) | HK$52 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (HK$16) | HK$59 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,334 lei (HK$5,776) | HK$3,953 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (HK$0.65) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 191 lei (HK$332) | HK$992 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (HK$39) | HK$62 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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