Cost of living in United States compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 88% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (61 lei) | 35 lei | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (33 lei) | 20 lei | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (17 lei) | 13 lei | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (3.58 lei) | 5.15 lei | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.93 (12 lei) | 12 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.10 (17 lei) | 6 lei | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (26 lei) | 15 lei | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.29 (13 lei) | 4.28 lei | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (7 lei) | 2.68 lei | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (13 lei) | 3.46 lei | + 287% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (57 lei) | 28 lei | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (8 lei) | 5.77 lei | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.05 (8 lei) | 2.54 lei | + 227% | |
| Housing | + 198% | |||
| Housing in United States is 198% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,207 (8,939 lei) | 3,038 lei | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,550 (6,277 lei) | 2,013 lei | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (720 lei) | 448 lei | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,534 (6,212 lei) | 1,950 lei | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,117 (4,525 lei) | 1,220 lei | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (456 lei) | 308 lei | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (201 lei) | 34 lei | + 493% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (1,099 lei) | 1,295 lei | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (518 lei) | 375 lei | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (43 lei) | 38 lei | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (88 lei) | 21 lei | + 320% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 7% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (190 lei) | 292 lei | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (176 lei) | 177 lei | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (354 lei) | 327 lei | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (442 lei) | 382 lei | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 88% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,572 (95,484 lei) | 85,271 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (2.59 lei) | 4.85 lei | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (301 lei) | 69 lei | + 335% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 76% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (29 lei) | 31 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (67 lei) | 43 lei | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (454 lei) | 141 lei | + 222% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (27 lei) | 18 lei | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (14 lei) | 13 lei | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.98 (20 lei) | 16 lei | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (15 lei) | 5.26 lei | + 181% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (7 lei) | 10 lei | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (87 lei) | 36 lei | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 75% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (186 lei) | 100 lei | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (102 lei) | 50 lei | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $206 (835 lei) | 139 lei | + 499% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (322 lei) | 195 lei | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (50 lei) | 24 lei | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.04 (20 lei) | 11 lei | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.85 (24 lei) | 8 lei | + 190% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $421 (1,704 lei) | 2,578 lei | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (2.07 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 238% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (199 lei) | 186 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (33 lei) | 20 lei | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in United States is 103% more expensive than in Romania
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