Cost of living in Romania compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Romania | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (€10) | €16 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (€5.95) | €10 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (€2.98) | €5.64 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (€1.52) | €1.40 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (€2.63) | €3.74 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (€1.73) | €3.16 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 lei (€3.97) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.23 lei (€1.05) | €2.29 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.90 lei (€0.78) | €1.80 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.90 lei (€0.98) | €1.42 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (€1.96) | €2.49 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.13 lei (€0.63) | €1.63 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 56% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Romania | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,272 lei (€657) | €1,692 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,517 lei (€505) | €1,194 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 559 lei (€112) | €207 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,319 lei (€466) | €1,142 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,661 lei (€334) | €750 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 358 lei (€72) | €127 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 49 lei (€10) | €33 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,452 lei (€292) | €319 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 487 lei (€98) | €113 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 lei (€11) | €7 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 31 lei (€6) | €10 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Romania | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 344 lei (€69) | €85 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 lei (€30) | €37 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 388 lei (€78) | €97 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 321 lei (€65) | €126 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Romania | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,711 lei (€21,227) | €29,648 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (€1.48) | €1.83 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (€18) | €37 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 31% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Romania | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 lei (€6) | €9 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (€5.27) | €10 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 247 lei (€50) | €111 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (€3.89) | €7 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 lei (€4.12) | €3.62 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (€5.00) | €3.24 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (€1.47) | €2.75 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (€2.86) | €2.25 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 lei (€9) | €20 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 41% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Romania | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101 lei (€20) | €41 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 lei (€12) | €18 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 lei (€43) | €95 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 222 lei (€45) | €80 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 lei (€3.24) | €1.93 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (€2.22) | €5.36 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,811 lei (€765) | €821 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71 lei (€0.14) | €0.38 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 191 lei (€38) | €55 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 lei (€5.10) | €6 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 08, 2024.
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Cost of living in Romania is 43% cheaper than in Italy
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