Cost of living in Romania compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 12% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Romania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei (€9) | €10 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (€5.11) | €7 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (€3.25) | €3.25 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (€1.38) | €0.87 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (€2.96) | €2.84 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (€1.72) | €2.01 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (€3.70) | €5.20 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.74 lei (€0.97) | €1.81 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.50 lei (€0.71) | €1.34 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.84 lei (€0.79) | €1.07 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (€7) | €4.74 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (€1.41) | €2.29 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.93 lei (€0.80) | €0.80 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 44% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Romania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450 lei (€705) | €1,207 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,340 lei (€478) | €875 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 473 lei (€97) | €149 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,014 lei (€412) | €839 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,491 lei (€305) | €609 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322 lei (€66) | €140 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (€8) | €27 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,476 lei (€302) | €334 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 432 lei (€88) | €96 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (€9) | €8 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 lei (€11) | €8 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 8% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Romania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 330 lei (€68) | €72 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 lei (€37) | €30 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (€68) | €72 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 417 lei (€85) | €89 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 35% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Romania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,948 lei (€20,429) | €30,344 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (€1.62) | €1.86 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (€17) | €35 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 12% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Romania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (€5.64) | €4.42 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (€5.87) | €6 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 212 lei (€43) | €64 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (€4.68) | €3.31 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (€3.28) | €3.51 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 lei (€3.63) | €5.19 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (€1.68) | €1.78 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (€2.80) | €2.03 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (€10) | €13 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 20% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Romania | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (€26) | €27 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 lei (€13) | €14 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136 lei (€28) | €49 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 193 lei (€39) | €40 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 lei (€5.55) | €9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (€2.39) | €2.71 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (€1.95) | €1.93 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,334 lei (€682) | €575 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (€0.08) | €0.31 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (€38) | €35 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (€4.63) | €5.11 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Romania is 28% cheaper than in Portugal
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