Cost of living in Romania compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 17% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Romania | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 lei (36 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31 lei (23 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (12 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (5.88 ₪) | 6.00 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (10 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (7 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (16 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.36 lei (4.11 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.74 lei (2.87 ₪) | 3.20 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.90 lei (3.76 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (27 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (8 ₪) | 6.00 ₪ | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.34 lei (2.56 ₪) | 2.00 ₪ | + 28% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 16% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Romania | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,575 lei (2,738 ₪) | 2,700 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,424 lei (1,856 ₪) | 1,800 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 590 lei (452 ₪) | 330 ₪ | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,523 lei (1,933 ₪) | 3,000 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,697 lei (1,300 ₪) | 2,500 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 409 lei (313 ₪) | 526 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei (31 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600 lei (1,226 ₪) | 995 ₪ | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 643 lei (493 ₪) | 564 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 lei (45 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41 lei (31 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 150% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 57% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Romania | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 344 lei (264 ₪) | 311 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 lei (109 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 377 lei (289 ₪) | 600 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 372 lei (285 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 40% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Romania | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,711 lei (80,969 ₪) | 133,069 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (5.59 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (69 ₪) | 150 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 23% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Romania | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (21 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 lei (17 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 lei (209 ₪) | 100 ₪ | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (18 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 lei (18 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 lei (22 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (5.35 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (14 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 lei (34 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is about the same as in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Romania | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109 lei (84 ₪) | 70 ₪ | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 lei (46 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 311 lei (238 ₪) | 80 ₪ | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 233 lei (179 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (25 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 lei (13 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,811 lei (2,919 ₪) | 3,500 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 228 lei (175 ₪) | 200 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 lei (20 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 706 prices entered by 117 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 25% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory
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