Cost of living in Romania compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Romania is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Romania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (Rp 155,368) | Rp 50,275 | + 209% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (Rp 83,387) | Rp 54,570 | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (Rp 53,063) | Rp 27,371 | + 94% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (Rp 21,740) | Rp 20,165 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 lei (Rp 48,285) | Rp 26,969 | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (Rp 28,099) | Rp 17,108 | + 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (Rp 60,449) | Rp 50,021 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.81 lei (Rp 16,064) | Rp 42,079 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.55 lei (Rp 11,859) | Rp 22,926 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.84 lei (Rp 12,822) | Rp 35,271 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (Rp 109,737) | Rp 302,386 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (Rp 22,966) | Rp 19,961 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.96 lei (Rp 13,233) | Rp 18,941 | - 30% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Romania is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Romania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450 lei (Rp 11,514,075) | Rp 16,292,300 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,340 lei (Rp 7,810,143) | Rp 8,256,070 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 473 lei (Rp 1,578,581) | Rp 871,567 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,014 lei (Rp 6,722,532) | Rp 8,190,480 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,491 lei (Rp 4,976,761) | Rp 3,724,330 | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322 lei (Rp 1,074,720) | Rp 532,882 | + 102% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (Rp 127,556) | Rp 379,125 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,476 lei (Rp 4,925,892) | Rp 3,857,190 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 432 lei (Rp 1,441,021) | Rp 1,498,840 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (Rp 148,098) | Rp 70,816 | + 109% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 lei (Rp 175,505) | Rp 78,155 | + 125% | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Romania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 317 lei (Rp 1,058,892) | Rp 560,382 | + 89% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 lei (Rp 604,615) | Rp 442,949 | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (Rp 1,111,740) | Rp 1,218,390 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 417 lei (Rp 1,391,580) | Rp 1,398,430 | - 0% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Romania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,948 lei (Rp 333,613,532) | Rp 492,973,000 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (Rp 26,481) | Rp 12,018 | + 120% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (Rp 275,646) | Rp 190,182 | + 45% | |
Personal Care | + 68% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Romania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (Rp 92,136) | Rp 36,367 | + 153% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (Rp 95,858) | Rp 68,947 | + 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 212 lei (Rp 706,233) | Rp 338,968 | + 108% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (Rp 76,355) | Rp 67,999 | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (Rp 53,519) | Rp 22,412 | + 139% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 lei (Rp 59,342) | Rp 42,517 | + 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (Rp 27,484) | Rp 30,035 | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (Rp 45,804) | Rp 22,395 | + 105% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (Rp 164,435) | Rp 88,350 | + 86% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Romania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (Rp 421,853) | Rp 213,417 | + 98% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 65 lei (Rp 217,169) | Rp 110,240 | + 97% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136 lei (Rp 453,943) | Rp 300,249 | + 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 193 lei (Rp 642,570) | Rp 490,881 | + 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 lei (Rp 90,714) | Rp 92,882 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (Rp 39,016) | Rp 39,821 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (Rp 31,763) | Rp 44,788 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,334 lei (Rp 11,129,919) | Rp 9,505,300 | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (Rp 1,254) | Rp 1,816 | - 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 191 lei (Rp 638,965) | Rp 585,606 | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (Rp 75,882) | Rp 36,785 | + 106% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,061 prices entered by 211 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia
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