Cost of living in Romania compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 42% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (NZ$16) | NZ$21 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei (NZ$9) | NZ$14 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (NZ$5.51) | NZ$8 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (NZ$2.44) | NZ$2.62 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (NZ$5.18) | NZ$9 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (NZ$2.97) | NZ$8 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (NZ$6) | NZ$9 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.70 lei (NZ$1.65) | NZ$4.77 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.57 lei (NZ$1.25) | NZ$3.54 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.89 lei (NZ$1.37) | NZ$5.48 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (NZ$11) | NZ$19 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (NZ$2.55) | NZ$3.65 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.14 lei (NZ$1.45) | NZ$2.80 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 66% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,524 lei (NZ$1,238) | NZ$3,710 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,239 lei (NZ$787) | NZ$2,875 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 540 lei (NZ$190) | NZ$250 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,941 lei (NZ$682) | NZ$2,404 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,427 lei (NZ$501) | NZ$1,964 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 lei (NZ$130) | NZ$188 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (NZ$14) | NZ$82 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,591 lei (NZ$559) | NZ$662 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 548 lei (NZ$192) | NZ$228 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (NZ$17) | NZ$14 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 lei (NZ$17) | NZ$33 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 23% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 lei (NZ$109) | NZ$123 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 178 lei (NZ$63) | NZ$83 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 334 lei (NZ$117) | NZ$168 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 432 lei (NZ$152) | NZ$211 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 54% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,484 lei (NZ$34,958) | NZ$37,966 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (NZ$2.78) | NZ$2.76 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 87 lei (NZ$30) | NZ$144 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 5% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 lei (NZ$12) | NZ$12 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 209 lei (NZ$74) | NZ$70 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 lei (NZ$5.86) | NZ$6 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 lei (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (NZ$3.01) | NZ$3.45 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (NZ$4.66) | NZ$4.34 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 lei (NZ$15) | NZ$36 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 45% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Romania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 131 lei (NZ$46) | NZ$74 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 63 lei (NZ$22) | NZ$40 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 117 lei (NZ$41) | NZ$138 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 203 lei (NZ$71) | NZ$125 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 lei (NZ$11) | NZ$18 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (NZ$4.11) | NZ$5.53 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (NZ$3.48) | NZ$11 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,070 lei (NZ$1,079) | NZ$912 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.36 lei (NZ$0.13) | NZ$0.45 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 184 lei (NZ$65) | NZ$66 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (NZ$8) | NZ$38 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 51% cheaper than in New Zealand
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