Cost of living in Romania compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Romania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (4,162 Ft) | 3,378 Ft | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 lei (2,194 Ft) | 2,531 Ft | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (1,281 Ft) | 944 Ft | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (567 Ft) | 476 Ft | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (1,180 Ft) | 1,184 Ft | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (644 Ft) | 1,140 Ft | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (1,620 Ft) | 2,297 Ft | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.88 lei (384 Ft) | 540 Ft | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.66 lei (288 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.35 lei (342 Ft) | 366 Ft | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (2,685 Ft) | 2,702 Ft | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (615 Ft) | 631 Ft | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79 lei (298 Ft) | 465 Ft | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 18% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Romania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,751 lei (294,881 Ft) | 365,445 Ft | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,284 lei (179,555 Ft) | 256,867 Ft | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 632 lei (49,661 Ft) | 52,587 Ft | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,120 lei (166,626 Ft) | 207,517 Ft | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,495 lei (117,545 Ft) | 157,009 Ft | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 440 lei (34,612 Ft) | 33,829 Ft | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (3,225 Ft) | 4,635 Ft | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,583 lei (124,447 Ft) | 120,602 Ft | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 468 lei (36,804 Ft) | 36,887 Ft | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (3,812 Ft) | 3,871 Ft | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 lei (3,050 Ft) | 3,596 Ft | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Romania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 lei (22,927 Ft) | 27,750 Ft | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 190 lei (14,936 Ft) | 12,158 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (27,027 Ft) | 28,654 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 399 lei (31,392 Ft) | 35,591 Ft | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 18% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Romania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,208 lei (8,034,025 Ft) | 9,771,450 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (550 Ft) | 637 Ft | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 94 lei (7,365 Ft) | 9,649 Ft | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 13% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Romania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (2,314 Ft) | 3,052 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (2,290 Ft) | 4,083 Ft | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 216 lei (17,003 Ft) | 20,185 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (1,950 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (1,451 Ft) | 1,115 Ft | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 lei (1,698 Ft) | 1,341 Ft | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (638 Ft) | 1,134 Ft | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (1,021 Ft) | 1,148 Ft | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 lei (3,762 Ft) | 4,563 Ft | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 8% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Romania | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (10,706 Ft) | 11,336 Ft | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei (5,180 Ft) | 4,970 Ft | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149 lei (11,686 Ft) | 17,362 Ft | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (16,603 Ft) | 16,644 Ft | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (2,632 Ft) | 2,873 Ft | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (953 Ft) | 940 Ft | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (769 Ft) | 795 Ft | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,399 lei (267,151 Ft) | 289,013 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (29 Ft) | 35 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (14,774 Ft) | 18,507 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (1,843 Ft) | 2,046 Ft | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Romania is 12% cheaper than in Hungary
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