Cost of living in Romania compared to Portugal
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Romania is 12% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Romania | Portugal | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 lei (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (€6) | €8 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (€3.45) | €3.45 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (€1.49) | €0.94 | + 58% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 lei (€2.59) | €3.10 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (€1.92) | €1.97 | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (€4.67) | €4.91 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.98 lei (€1.00) | €1.96 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.66 lei (€0.74) | €1.37 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.83 lei (€0.97) | €1.03 | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (€7) | €4.84 | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11 lei (€2.13) | €2.14 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.39 lei (€0.68) | €0.91 | - 25% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Romania is 41% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Romania | Portugal | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,825 lei (€769) | €1,411 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,539 lei (€511) | €939 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 557 lei (€112) | €101 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,408 lei (€484) | €919 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,607 lei (€323) | €667 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 374 lei (€75) | €80 | - 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei (€8) | €24 | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,317 lei (€265) | €355 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 515 lei (€104) | €127 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 74 lei (€15) | €7 | + 110% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43 lei (€9) | €9 | - 6% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 6% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Romania | Portugal | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 370 lei (€74) | €78 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 lei (€30) | €33 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 366 lei (€74) | €84 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 430 lei (€87) | €80 | + 8% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 26% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Romania | Portugal | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,453 lei (€24,226) | €24,984 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (€1.46) | €1.70 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 98 lei (€20) | €36 | - 45% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 11% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
Romania | Portugal | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (€5.01) | €4.93 | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (€6) | €5.28 | + 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 272 lei (€55) | €65 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (€4.63) | €3.26 | + 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 lei (€4.53) | €3.42 | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 lei (€6) | €3.61 | + 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (€1.38) | €1.61 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (€3.38) | €1.91 | + 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 lei (€13) | €14 | - 9% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 6% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Romania | Portugal | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124 lei (€25) | €33 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 59 lei (€12) | €13 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 308 lei (€62) | €60 | + 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 227 lei (€46) | €46 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 lei (€7) | €7 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 lei (€3.24) | €2.92 | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 lei (€2.55) | €1.87 | + 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,950 lei (€794) | €505 | + 57% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 lei (€0.05) | €0.16 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 224 lei (€45) | €35 | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27 lei (€5.46) | €5.38 | + 2% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |
These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Romania is 22% cheaper than in Portugal
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