Cost of living in Romania compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 31% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Romania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (Dinar 8) | Dinar 13 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (Dinar 4.612) | Dinar 5.889 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (Dinar 2.311) | Dinar 3.628 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (Dinar 1.177) | Dinar 1.161 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (Dinar 2.040) | Dinar 2.191 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (Dinar 1.342) | Dinar 0.577 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 lei (Dinar 3.076) | Dinar 2.920 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.23 lei (Dinar 0.814) | Dinar 1.430 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.90 lei (Dinar 0.608) | Dinar 0.587 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.90 lei (Dinar 0.764) | Dinar 2.909 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (Dinar 5.331) | Dinar 14 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (Dinar 1.520) | Dinar 1.360 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.13 lei (Dinar 0.487) | Dinar 0.274 | + 78% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 31% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Romania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,272 lei (Dinar 510) | Dinar 1,028 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,517 lei (Dinar 392) | Dinar 333 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 559 lei (Dinar 87) | Dinar 110 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,319 lei (Dinar 361) | Dinar 450 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,661 lei (Dinar 259) | Dinar 250 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 358 lei (Dinar 56) | Dinar 29 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 49 lei (Dinar 8) | Dinar 25 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,452 lei (Dinar 226) | Dinar 53 | + 324% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 487 lei (Dinar 76) | Dinar 103 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 lei (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.986 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 31 lei (Dinar 4.847) | Dinar 5.000 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| Romania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 344 lei (Dinar 54) | Dinar 58 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 lei (Dinar 24) | Dinar 24 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 388 lei (Dinar 60) | Dinar 50 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 321 lei (Dinar 50) | Dinar 69 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 26% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Romania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,711 lei (Dinar 16,466) | Dinar 24,304 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (Dinar 1.147) | Dinar 0.950 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (Dinar 14) | Dinar 25 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| Romania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 lei (Dinar 4.723) | Dinar 4.246 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (Dinar 4.092) | Dinar 8 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 247 lei (Dinar 39) | Dinar 15 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (Dinar 3.018) | Dinar 5.838 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 lei (Dinar 3.198) | Dinar 3.750 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (Dinar 3.880) | Dinar 4.208 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (Dinar 1.141) | Dinar 1.811 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (Dinar 2.215) | Dinar 2.312 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 lei (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.516 | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 22% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Romania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101 lei (Dinar 16) | Dinar 50 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 lei (Dinar 9) | Dinar 16 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 lei (Dinar 33) | Dinar 41 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 222 lei (Dinar 35) | Dinar 30 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (Dinar 5.110) | Dinar 2.000 | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 lei (Dinar 2.514) | Dinar 3.742 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (Dinar 1.720) | Dinar 4.602 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,811 lei (Dinar 594) | Dinar 350 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71 lei (Dinar 0.111) | Dinar 0.091 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 191 lei (Dinar 30) | Dinar 50 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 lei (Dinar 3.955) | Dinar 2.344 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 827 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 26% cheaper than in Jordan
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