Cost of living in Romania compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 21% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (€7) | €9 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (€4.36) | €6 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (€2.82) | €3.08 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.04 lei (€1.04) | €0.62 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (€2.45) | €2.25 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.35 lei (€1.10) | €1.49 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (€3.11) | €4.60 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 lei (€0.85) | €1.38 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.87 lei (€0.59) | €1.03 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.36 lei (€0.69) | €0.87 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (€5.98) | €5.08 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.87 lei (€1.21) | €2.00 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.83 lei (€0.58) | €0.80 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 45% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,928 lei (€603) | €1,122 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 lei (€397) | €735 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 391 lei (€80) | €117 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,827 lei (€376) | €706 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,248 lei (€257) | €486 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 260 lei (€53) | €109 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (€8) | €26 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,624 lei (€334) | €333 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 354 lei (€73) | €110 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 lei (€8) | €7 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 lei (€6) | €7 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 14% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 266 lei (€55) | €82 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 lei (€31) | €31 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 328 lei (€68) | €73 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330 lei (€68) | €88 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 43% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 76,945 lei (€15,837) | €25,334 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.55 lei (€1.14) | €1.50 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 67 lei (€14) | €37 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 25% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (€5.21) | €4.88 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (€6) | €9 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135 lei (€28) | €49 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 lei (€3.72) | €4.99 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (€2.87) | €3.56 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (€3.40) | €4.39 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 lei (€1.23) | €1.49 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (€2.17) | €2.22 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 lei (€6) | €12 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 17% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101 lei (€21) | €28 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 lei (€10) | €13 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (€31) | €37 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139 lei (€29) | €46 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (€4.40) | €6 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (€2.50) | €2.43 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (€1.65) | €2.39 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,120 lei (€436) | €467 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 lei (€0.12) | €0.11 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (€38) | €40 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (€3.84) | €5.03 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 33% cheaper than in Portugal
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