Cost of living in Romania compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 42% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (43 ₪) | 71 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 lei (23 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (13 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (5.97 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (12 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (7 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (17 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.88 lei (3.97 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.66 lei (2.98 ₪) | 4.89 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.36 lei (3.55 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (28 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (6 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79 lei (3.08 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,745 lei (3,045 ₪) | 8,515 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,284 lei (1,857 ₪) | 6,500 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 638 lei (519 ₪) | 822 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,120 lei (1,723 ₪) | 4,924 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,495 lei (1,216 ₪) | 3,614 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 440 lei (358 ₪) | 579 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (33 ₪) | 104 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,583 lei (1,287 ₪) | 1,244 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 468 lei (381 ₪) | 469 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (39 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 lei (32 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 24% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302 lei (246 ₪) | 332 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 190 lei (154 ₪) | 186 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 355 lei (288 ₪) | 453 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 405 lei (329 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 48% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,208 lei (83,097 ₪) | 144,112 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (5.76 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 92 lei (75 ₪) | 214 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 35% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (24 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (24 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 216 lei (176 ₪) | 569 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (20 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (15 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 lei (18 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (7 ₪) | 5.78 ₪ | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (11 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 lei (39 ₪) | 65 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 37% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Romania | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (111 ₪) | 189 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei (54 ₪) | 90 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149 lei (121 ₪) | 234 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (171 ₪) | 321 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (27 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (8 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,079 lei (2,503 ₪) | 2,854 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 lei (0.30 ₪) | 0.15 ₪ | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (153 ₪) | 247 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (19 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 47% cheaper than in Israel
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