Cost of living in Romania compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 lei (27 ₪) | 66 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 lei (15 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 lei (12 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 lei (4.46 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (9 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (5.44 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (12 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.64 lei (3.18 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.11 lei (2.13 ₪) | 4.90 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.48 lei (2.39 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (23 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (4.45 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.09 lei (2.12 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 70% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,991 lei (2,051 ₪) | 8,226 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,029 lei (1,392 ₪) | 5,497 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 516 lei (354 ₪) | 911 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,879 lei (1,288 ₪) | 4,979 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,351 lei (926 ₪) | 3,599 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 344 lei (236 ₪) | 451 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (22 ₪) | 93 ₪ | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,773 lei (1,216 ₪) | 2,856 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 393 lei (269 ₪) | 348 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47 lei (32 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47 lei (32 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 43% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 314 lei (216 ₪) | 346 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 171 lei (117 ₪) | 200 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 334 lei (229 ₪) | 482 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 415 lei (285 ₪) | 550 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 61% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 89,894 lei (61,646 ₪) | 141,007 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (5.79 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 95 lei (65 ₪) | 278 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 45% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 lei (21 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (23 ₪) | 38 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 192 lei (132 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (16 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 lei (11 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 lei (14 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (5.81 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (10 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 lei (37 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 51% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 115 lei (79 ₪) | 175 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 lei (37 ₪) | 95 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 173 lei (119 ₪) | 428 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 192 lei (132 ₪) | 261 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 lei (19 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (8 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (8 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,475 lei (2,383 ₪) | 1,841 ₪ | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 lei (0.17 ₪) | 1.00 ₪ | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 204 lei (140 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (15 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.686
ILS
/
RON
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,850 prices entered by 185 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 60% cheaper than in Israel
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