Cost of living in Romania compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 55% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Romania | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (kr 113) | kr 218 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 lei (kr 76) | kr 135 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (kr 39) | kr 84 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (kr 17) | kr 25 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (kr 30) | kr 58 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (kr 21) | kr 48 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (kr 52) | kr 100 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.85 lei (kr 11) | kr 37 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.45 lei (kr 8) | kr 30 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.83 lei (kr 11) | kr 40 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 lei (kr 97) | kr 211 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 lei (kr 24) | kr 36 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (kr 8) | kr 33 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 64% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Romania | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,478 lei (kr 7,960) | kr 21,560 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,530 lei (kr 5,789) | kr 17,025 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 502 lei (kr 1,149) | kr 2,398 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,432 lei (kr 5,567) | kr 13,976 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,682 lei (kr 3,850) | kr 12,269 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 389 lei (kr 890) | kr 2,842 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (kr 94) | kr 314 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,317 lei (kr 3,013) | kr 7,011 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 515 lei (kr 1,178) | kr 1,963 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 74 lei (kr 169) | kr 118 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43 lei (kr 99) | kr 433 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 31% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Romania | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 370 lei (kr 847) | kr 1,137 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 lei (kr 337) | kr 476 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 366 lei (kr 838) | kr 1,351 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 430 lei (kr 985) | kr 1,842 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 51% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Romania | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,453 lei (kr 275,650) | kr 366,308 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (kr 17) | kr 22 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 102 lei (kr 233) | kr 761 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 18% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Romania | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (kr 57) | kr 65 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (kr 69) | kr 107 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 272 lei (kr 622) | kr 677 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (kr 53) | kr 51 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 lei (kr 52) | kr 38 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 lei (kr 69) | kr 54 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (kr 18) | kr 39 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (kr 38) | kr 26 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68 lei (kr 157) | kr 556 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 35% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Romania | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 lei (kr 344) | kr 511 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 62 lei (kr 143) | kr 310 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 248 lei (kr 568) | kr 523 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 214 lei (kr 489) | kr 937 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (kr 75) | kr 165 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 lei (kr 36) | kr 52 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 lei (kr 29) | kr 103 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,950 lei (kr 9,040) | kr 6,879 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 lei (kr 0.57) | kr 1.11 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 221 lei (kr 505) | kr 539 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 lei (kr 64) | kr 136 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,199 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 51% cheaper than in Norway
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