Cost of living in Romania compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 21% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Romania | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (Php645) | Php227 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 lei (Php340) | Php201 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (Php199) | Php129 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (Php89) | Php98 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (Php182) | Php122 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (Php100) | Php91 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (Php251) | Php197 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.97 lei (Php60) | Php167 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.69 lei (Php45) | Php106 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.50 lei (Php55) | Php69 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (Php416) | Php512 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (Php95) | Php100 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79 lei (Php46) | Php70 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 31% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Romania | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,751 lei (Php45,703) | Php90,105 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,284 lei (Php27,829) | Php45,191 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 632 lei (Php7,697) | Php4,651 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,120 lei (Php25,825) | Php30,029 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,495 lei (Php18,218) | Php17,248 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 440 lei (Php5,365) | Php2,538 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (Php500) | Php1,968 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,583 lei (Php19,288) | Php13,226 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 468 lei (Php5,704) | Php5,762 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (Php591) | Php258 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 lei (Php473) | Php329 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 37% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Romania | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 lei (Php3,553) | Php2,280 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 190 lei (Php2,315) | Php1,644 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (Php4,189) | Php4,084 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 399 lei (Php4,865) | Php3,780 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 16% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Romania | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,208 lei (Php1,245,179) | Php1,265,270 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (Php85) | Php69 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 94 lei (Php1,142) | Php799 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 32% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Romania | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (Php359) | Php400 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (Php355) | Php2,849 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 216 lei (Php2,635) | Php928 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (Php302) | Php215 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (Php221) | Php225 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 lei (Php263) | Php179 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (Php105) | Php84 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (Php158) | Php105 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 lei (Php583) | Php311 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 14% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Romania | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei (Php1,769) | Php960 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68 lei (Php829) | Php654 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149 lei (Php1,811) | Php3,611 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (Php2,573) | Php1,621 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (Php408) | Php503 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (Php148) | Php171 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (Php119) | Php78 | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,399 lei (Php41,405) | Php30,000 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (Php4.57) | Php8 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (Php2,290) | Php2,765 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (Php286) | Php151 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is about the same as in Philippines
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