Cost of living in Romania compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 43% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Romania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (₩15,102) | ₩11,049 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 lei (₩8,243) | ₩7,946 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (₩4,685) | ₩7,420 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (₩2,113) | ₩2,902 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (₩4,245) | ₩6,285 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (₩2,357) | ₩8,039 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (₩5,925) | ₩7,984 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.88 lei (₩1,404) | ₩8,422 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.66 lei (₩1,053) | ₩4,900 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.36 lei (₩1,255) | ₩2,939 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (₩9,821) | ₩20,791 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (₩2,246) | ₩3,248 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79 lei (₩1,090) | ₩4,247 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 55% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Romania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,745 lei (₩1,076,821) | ₩3,572,230 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,284 lei (₩656,819) | ₩2,147,310 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 638 lei (₩183,492) | ₩240,148 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,120 lei (₩609,474) | ₩1,264,360 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,495 lei (₩429,950) | ₩725,161 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 440 lei (₩126,603) | ₩80,000 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (₩11,795) | ₩30,234 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,583 lei (₩455,194) | ₩433,362 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 468 lei (₩134,619) | ₩100,000 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (₩13,945) | ₩16,029 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 lei (₩11,156) | ₩14,433 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 7% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Romania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302 lei (₩86,852) | ₩85,819 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 190 lei (₩54,633) | ₩61,053 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 355 lei (₩101,960) | ₩96,399 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 405 lei (₩116,506) | ₩148,450 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 32% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Romania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,208 lei (₩29,386,320) | ₩41,804,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (₩2,038) | ₩1,740 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 92 lei (₩26,437) | ₩56,813 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 41% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Romania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (₩8,464) | ₩7,985 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (₩8,374) | ₩12,000 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 216 lei (₩62,191) | ₩52,552 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (₩7,133) | ₩21,034 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (₩5,307) | ₩15,000 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 lei (₩6,212) | ₩9,644 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (₩2,333) | ₩3,593 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (₩3,734) | ₩8,235 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 lei (₩13,762) | ₩17,167 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 24% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Romania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (₩39,159) | ₩34,756 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei (₩18,947) | ₩27,450 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149 lei (₩42,744) | ₩249,761 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (₩60,583) | ₩69,455 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (₩9,626) | ₩15,654 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (₩3,486) | ₩5,510 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (₩2,813) | ₩4,817 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,079 lei (₩885,175) | ₩757,033 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 lei (₩108) | ₩206 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (₩54,044) | ₩98,667 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (₩6,752) | ₩4,500 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 40% cheaper than in South Korea
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