Cost of living in Romania compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 38% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Romania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (€11) | €15 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 lei (€5.76) | €10 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (€3.27) | €5.54 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (€1.48) | €1.31 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (€2.97) | €4.59 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (€1.65) | €3.11 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (€4.14) | €7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.88 lei (€0.98) | €2.24 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.66 lei (€0.74) | €1.60 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.36 lei (€0.88) | €1.43 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (€7) | €6 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (€1.57) | €3.21 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79 lei (€0.76) | €1.52 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 64% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Romania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,745 lei (€752) | €1,955 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,284 lei (€459) | €1,637 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 638 lei (€128) | €258 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,120 lei (€426) | €1,398 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,495 lei (€300) | €1,114 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 440 lei (€88) | €153 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (€8) | €40 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,583 lei (€318) | €323 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 468 lei (€94) | €152 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (€10) | €13 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 lei (€8) | €19 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Romania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302 lei (€61) | €71 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 190 lei (€38) | €30 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 355 lei (€71) | €79 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 405 lei (€81) | €95 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 60% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Romania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,208 lei (€20,534) | €31,745 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (€1.42) | €1.93 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 92 lei (€18) | €84 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 23% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Romania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (€5.91) | €3.59 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (€5.85) | €12 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 216 lei (€43) | €46 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (€4.98) | €4.68 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (€3.71) | €5.07 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 lei (€4.34) | €5.20 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (€1.63) | €2.21 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (€2.61) | €3.04 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 lei (€10) | €24 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 32% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Romania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (€27) | €50 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei (€13) | €24 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149 lei (€30) | €107 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (€42) | €68 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (€7) | €14 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (€2.44) | €3.03 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (€1.97) | €5.40 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,079 lei (€619) | €583 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 lei (€0.08) | €0.08 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (€38) | €34 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (€4.72) | €8 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Romania is 50% cheaper than in Netherlands
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