Cost of living in United States compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 98% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (63 lei) | 34 lei | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (34 lei) | 21 lei | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (19 lei) | 14 lei | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (3.76 lei) | 5.04 lei | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.98 (13 lei) | 12 lei | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (17 lei) | 5.35 lei | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (27 lei) | 15 lei | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (15 lei) | 4.13 lei | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.78 (8 lei) | 2.87 lei | + 168% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.14 (14 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 302% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (62 lei) | 29 lei | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (8 lei) | 5.87 lei | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.03 (9 lei) | 2.83 lei | + 209% | |
| Housing | + 223% | |||
| Housing in United States is 223% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,267 (9,761 lei) | 2,928 lei | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,623 (6,987 lei) | 1,929 lei | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (758 lei) | 391 lei | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,605 (6,913 lei) | 1,827 lei | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,152 (4,962 lei) | 1,248 lei | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $107 (462 lei) | 260 lei | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (206 lei) | 38 lei | + 449% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (1,286 lei) | 1,624 lei | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (502 lei) | 354 lei | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (46 lei) | 40 lei | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (94 lei) | 30 lei | + 216% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 17% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (209 lei) | 266 lei | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (194 lei) | 151 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (371 lei) | 328 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (480 lei) | 330 lei | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 112% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,140 (99,645 lei) | 76,945 lei | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (3.18 lei) | 5.55 lei | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (344 lei) | 67 lei | + 413% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 98% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (31 lei) | 25 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (87 lei) | 31 lei | + 182% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (471 lei) | 135 lei | + 248% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (28 lei) | 18 lei | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.60 (16 lei) | 14 lei | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.20 (22 lei) | 16 lei | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (16 lei) | 5.96 lei | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (8 lei) | 11 lei | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (92 lei) | 30 lei | + 204% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 74% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (193 lei) | 101 lei | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (106 lei) | 48 lei | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $220 (948 lei) | 148 lei | + 539% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (324 lei) | 139 lei | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (52 lei) | 21 lei | + 142% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (21 lei) | 12 lei | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.79 (25 lei) | 8 lei | + 212% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $392 (1,687 lei) | 2,120 lei | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (0.97 lei) | 0.56 lei | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (224 lei) | 183 lei | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (35 lei) | 19 lei | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 122% more expensive than in Romania
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