Cost of living in Romania compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Romania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 lei (Rp 176,787) | Rp 42,558 | + 315% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (Rp 100,946) | Rp 59,865 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (Rp 51,738) | Rp 27,367 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (Rp 25,853) | Rp 22,421 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (Rp 49,457) | Rp 29,124 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (Rp 29,125) | Rp 18,124 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (Rp 70,659) | Rp 71,910 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.99 lei (Rp 16,800) | Rp 44,244 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 lei (Rp 13,089) | Rp 21,715 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.30 lei (Rp 14,480) | Rp 35,024 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (Rp 111,836) | Rp 352,988 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (Rp 26,944) | Rp 21,713 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.55 lei (Rp 11,956) | Rp 20,784 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Romania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,130 lei (Rp 10,546,248) | Rp 20,686,000 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,099 lei (Rp 7,071,711) | Rp 10,596,300 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 660 lei (Rp 2,223,693) | Rp 1,384,880 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,873 lei (Rp 6,309,980) | Rp 8,279,990 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,310 lei (Rp 4,414,260) | Rp 4,547,870 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 416 lei (Rp 1,399,885) | Rp 982,614 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (Rp 128,657) | Rp 405,045 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,325 lei (Rp 4,464,258) | Rp 4,396,610 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (Rp 2,053,470) | Rp 1,754,770 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (Rp 149,284) | Rp 61,187 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38 lei (Rp 128,535) | Rp 96,476 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Romania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 276 lei (Rp 930,650) | Rp 734,797 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (Rp 594,557) | Rp 496,694 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (Rp 1,149,719) | Rp 1,239,350 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (Rp 1,287,810) | Rp 1,333,420 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Romania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,194 lei (Rp 303,875,763) | Rp 542,207,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (Rp 22,970) | Rp 11,857 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 lei (Rp 345,783) | Rp 197,854 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 103% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Romania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (Rp 120,686) | Rp 23,719 | + 409% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (Rp 101,840) | Rp 46,401 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 206 lei (Rp 692,414) | Rp 271,191 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (Rp 84,169) | Rp 115,732 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 lei (Rp 64,126) | Rp 25,419 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 lei (Rp 76,394) | Rp 34,912 | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (Rp 28,354) | Rp 40,045 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (Rp 47,891) | Rp 10,483 | + 357% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 lei (Rp 155,756) | Rp 87,815 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Romania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124 lei (Rp 418,802) | Rp 194,219 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (Rp 214,693) | Rp 118,885 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 134 lei (Rp 451,416) | Rp 400,000 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 lei (Rp 698,391) | Rp 405,726 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 lei (Rp 100,580) | Rp 120,291 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (Rp 37,724) | Rp 37,416 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (Rp 34,653) | Rp 45,773 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500 lei (Rp 11,791,452) | Rp 10,496,600 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 lei (Rp 1,262) | Rp 2,024 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 170 lei (Rp 572,678) | Rp 502,101 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (Rp 79,627) | Rp 36,872 | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia
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