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Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany vs. Romania

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURUSDRON

Germany vs. Romania - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.33 times more for grocery shopping in Germany than in Romania.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.91 EUR (3.4 USD) in Germany and 1.15 EUR (1.34 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Romania.

2.91 EUR
1.15 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.79 EUR (2.09 USD) in Germany and 1.45 EUR (1.7 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 19% lower in Romania.

1.79 EUR
1.45 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.43 EUR (19.21 USD) in Germany and 10.31 EUR (12.05 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Romania.

16.43 EUR
10.31 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 EUR (7.01 USD) in Germany and 6.88 EUR (8.04 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Germany.

6.00 EUR
6.88 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.16 EUR (11.88 USD) in Germany and 6 EUR (7.02 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Romania.

10.16 EUR
6.00 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.7 EUR (10.17 USD) in Germany and 5.5 EUR (6.43 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Romania.

8.70 EUR
5.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Germany and 1.05 EUR (1.23 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Germany.

1.00 EUR
1.05 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.46 EUR (4.04 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 3.03 EUR (3.55 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Romania.

3.46 EUR
3.03 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.59 EUR (1.86 USD) in Germany and 1.67 EUR (1.95 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Germany.

1.59 EUR
1.67 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 11.9 EUR (13.91 USD) in Germany and 15.06 EUR (17.6 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 21% lower in Germany.

11.90 EUR
15.06 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in Germany and 0.81 EUR (0.95 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Romania.

1.40 EUR
0.81 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.78 EUR (2.08 USD) in Germany and 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Romania.

1.78 EUR
1.16 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.65 EUR (14.79 USD) in Germany and 8.06 EUR (9.42 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Romania.

12.65 EUR
8.06 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.34 USD) in Germany and 1.5 EUR (1.76 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Germany.

1.15 EUR
1.50 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in Germany and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Romania.

1.47 EUR
0.84 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.26 EUR (2.64 USD) in Germany and 1.48 EUR (1.73 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Romania.

2.26 EUR
1.48 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.74 EUR (2.03 USD) in Germany and 0.87 EUR (1.02 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 50% lower in Romania.

1.74 EUR
0.87 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.78 EUR (3.25 USD) in Germany and 1.64 EUR (1.91 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 41% lower in Romania.

2.78 EUR
1.64 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 12.92 EUR (15.1 USD) in Germany and 8.61 EUR (10.07 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Romania.

12.92 EUR
8.61 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.32 EUR (3.88 USD) in Germany and 2.24 EUR (2.62 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Romania.

3.32 EUR
2.24 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Germany and 0.77 EUR (0.9 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Romania.

0.93 EUR
0.77 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDRON

Germany vs. Romania - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.27 times more for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Romania.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.86 EUR (4.51 USD) in Germany and 2.79 EUR (3.26 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Romania.

3.86 EUR
2.79 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.02 EUR (3.53 USD) in Germany and 1.96 EUR (2.29 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Romania.

3.02 EUR
1.96 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.5 EUR (5.26 USD) in Germany and 2.95 EUR (3.44 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Romania.

4.50 EUR
2.95 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.68 USD) in Germany and 3.34 EUR (3.9 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Romania.

4.00 EUR
3.34 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.99 EUR (14.02 USD) in Germany and 6.88 EUR (8.04 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Romania.

11.99 EUR
6.88 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 70 EUR (81.83 USD) in Germany and 58.93 EUR (68.89 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Romania.

70.00 EUR
58.93 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.54 USD) in Germany and 11.79 EUR (13.78 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Romania.

15.00 EUR
11.79 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.59 EUR (3.03 USD) in Germany and 1.93 EUR (2.26 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Romania.

2.59 EUR
1.93 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDRON

Germany vs. Romania - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.21 times more for fuel in Germany than in Romania.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.62 EUR (1.89 USD) in Germany and 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Romania.

1.62 EUR
1.47 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.69 EUR (1.98 USD) in Germany and 1.42 EUR (1.66 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 16% lower in Romania.

1.69 EUR
1.42 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.06 EUR (1.23 USD) in Germany and 0.72 EUR (0.84 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Romania.

1.06 EUR
0.72 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDRON

Germany vs. Romania - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.86 times more for transportation in Germany than in Romania.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 59 EUR (68.97 USD) in Germany and 19.55 EUR (22.85 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Romania.

59.00 EUR
19.55 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.5 EUR (4.09 USD) in Germany and 0.98 EUR (1.15 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 72% lower in Romania.

3.50 EUR
0.98 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.75 EUR (42.96 USD) in Germany and 5.89 EUR (6.89 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 84% lower in Romania.

36.75 EUR
5.89 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.3 EUR (2.69 USD) in Germany and 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Romania.

2.30 EUR
0.59 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5 EUR (5.85 USD) in Germany and 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Romania.

5.00 EUR
0.59 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDRON

Germany vs. Romania - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12.75 EUR (14.9 USD) in Germany and 7.86 EUR (9.19 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Romania.

12.75 EUR
7.86 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 33.13 EUR (38.73 USD) in Germany and 46.53 EUR (54.39 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Germany.

33.13 EUR
46.53 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.42 EUR (28.55 USD) in Germany and 24.53 EUR (28.67 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Germany.

24.42 EUR
24.53 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDRON

Germany vs. Romania - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.17 times more for renting an apartment in Germany than in Romania.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1256 EUR (1468.43 USD) in Germany and 556.66 EUR (650.74 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Romania.

1 256 EUR
556.66 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 938.38 EUR (1096.98 USD) in Germany and 378 EUR (441.89 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Romania.

938.38 EUR
378.00 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2363 EUR (2762.21 USD) in Germany and 1183 EUR (1382.49 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Romania.

2 363 EUR
1 183 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1689 EUR (1974.16 USD) in Germany and 763.05 EUR (892.02 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Romania.

1 689 EUR
763.05 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDRON

Germany vs. Romania - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.59 times more for buying an apartment in Germany than in Romania.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 7365 EUR (8609.76 USD) in Germany and 3105 EUR (3629.34 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Romania.

7 365 EUR
3 105 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5287 EUR (6180.45 USD) in Germany and 1786 EUR (2088.43 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Romania.

5 287 EUR
1 786 EUR

Salary

EURUSDRON

Germany vs. Romania - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 2.63 times higher than in Romania.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3022 EUR (3532.37 USD) in Germany and 1150 EUR (1344.83 USD) in Romania. The average salary is 61.9% lower in Romania.

3 022 EUR
1 150 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDRON

Germany vs. Romania - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

84.3 EUR
-

Two stars

82.9 EUR
83.3 EUR

Three stars

96.2 EUR
76.7 EUR

Four stars

113 EUR
105 EUR

Five stars

368 EUR
148 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 588 hotels • Romania: 17 cities, 273 hotels

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