Cost of living in Romania compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 8% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 lei (RM35) | RM21 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 lei (RM19) | RM16 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (RM12) | RM9 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.14 lei (RM5.14) | RM7 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (RM11) | RM8 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (RM6) | RM5.27 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (RM14) | RM29 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.31 lei (RM4.31) | RM9 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.71 lei (RM2.71) | RM3.56 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.49 lei (RM3.49) | RM11 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (RM28) | RM88 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.86 lei (RM5.86) | RM4.10 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.60 lei (RM2.60) | RM3.22 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 14% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,132 lei (RM3,135) | RM3,442 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,005 lei (RM2,007) | RM1,795 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 443 lei (RM443) | RM294 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,911 lei (RM1,913) | RM2,263 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,184 lei (RM1,185) | RM1,385 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 299 lei (RM299) | RM196 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (RM34) | RM98 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,269 lei (RM1,270) | RM1,610 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378 lei (RM378) | RM488 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 lei (RM39) | RM21 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (RM20) | RM32 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 24% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302 lei (RM303) | RM227 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 183 lei (RM184) | RM152 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 342 lei (RM342) | RM270 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364 lei (RM365) | RM298 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 16% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 88,123 lei (RM88,208) | RM154,513 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.87 lei (RM4.87) | RM1.98 | + 146% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 71 lei (RM71) | RM87 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 31% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 lei (RM32) | RM15 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 37 lei (RM37) | RM16 | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135 lei (RM136) | RM73 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei (RM21) | RM21 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (RM13) | RM13 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (RM16) | RM16 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.33 lei (RM5.33) | RM5.12 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (RM10) | RM9 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 lei (RM36) | RM45 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 6% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 lei (RM95) | RM84 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 lei (RM51) | RM36 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (RM144) | RM258 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 191 lei (RM192) | RM196 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (RM25) | RM32 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (RM12) | RM16 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (RM8) | RM20 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,659 lei (RM2,662) | RM1,919 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55 lei (RM0.55) | RM0.42 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 174 lei (RM175) | RM156 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (RM20) | RM17 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 5% cheaper than in Malaysia
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