Cost of living in Romania compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 54% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 lei (28 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (17 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (10 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.11 lei (4.12 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (10 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.37 lei (4.32 ₪) | 5.89 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (12 ₪) | 27 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.93 lei (3.17 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.84 lei (2.29 ₪) | 4.68 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.26 lei (2.63 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (23 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.86 lei (4.72 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.61 lei (2.10 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 65% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,971 lei (2,392 ₪) | 7,676 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,884 lei (1,516 ₪) | 5,841 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 437 lei (351 ₪) | 755 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,814 lei (1,461 ₪) | 5,061 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,270 lei (1,023 ₪) | 3,650 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 263 lei (211 ₪) | 476 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (30 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,631 lei (1,313 ₪) | 1,369 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 368 lei (296 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 lei (32 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 lei (26 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 33% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 260 lei (209 ₪) | 312 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei (116 ₪) | 172 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 326 lei (262 ₪) | 409 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 367 lei (296 ₪) | 440 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 57% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,904 lei (63,526 ₪) | 134,756 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.74 lei (4.62 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 67 lei (54 ₪) | 222 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 47% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (21 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 lei (27 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 144 lei (116 ₪) | 471 ₪ | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 lei (13 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (12 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (14 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (4.93 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (8 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (23 ₪) | 65 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 52% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 98 lei (79 ₪) | 154 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (39 ₪) | 81 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 158 lei (127 ₪) | 351 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (106 ₪) | 263 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 lei (17 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (7 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,022 lei (1,628 ₪) | 2,040 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.52 lei (0.42 ₪) | 1.23 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199 lei (160 ₪) | 266 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (15 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 57% cheaper than in Israel
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