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 (29 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (16 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (11 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.15 lei (4.19 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (9 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (5.06 ₪) | 5.95 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (12 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.28 lei (3.48 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.68 lei (2.18 ₪) | 4.04 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.46 lei (2.81 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (23 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.77 lei (4.70 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.54 lei (2.07 ₪) | 4.92 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 62% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,038 lei (2,471 ₪) | 6,914 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,013 lei (1,637 ₪) | 5,694 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 448 lei (364 ₪) | 680 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,950 lei (1,586 ₪) | 4,638 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,220 lei (992 ₪) | 3,665 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 308 lei (251 ₪) | 353 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (28 ₪) | 71 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,295 lei (1,053 ₪) | 1,349 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 375 lei (305 ₪) | 414 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (31 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 lei (17 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 lei (237 ₪) | 213 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 177 lei (144 ₪) | 138 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 327 lei (266 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (311 ₪) | 354 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 57% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,271 lei (69,339 ₪) | 138,844 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.85 lei (3.95 ₪) | 5.48 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 69 lei (56 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 39% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (25 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 43 lei (35 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 141 lei (115 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 lei (15 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (10 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (13 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 lei (4.28 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (8 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 lei (29 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 50% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 lei (81 ₪) | 145 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 lei (40 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 139 lei (113 ₪) | 160 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 195 lei (159 ₪) | 305 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (19 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (9 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (7 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,578 lei (2,096 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61 lei (0.50 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 186 lei (151 ₪) | 237 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (16 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 54% cheaper than in Israel
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