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Cost of Living & Prices:
Romania vs. United States

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

Romania vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.31 times less for grocery shopping in Romania than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Romania and 6.28 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Romania.

1.16 EUR
6.28 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.46 EUR (1.72 USD) in Romania and 2.14 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Romania.

1.46 EUR
2.14 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.36 EUR (12.22 USD) in Romania and 16.91 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Romania.

10.36 EUR
16.91 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.91 EUR (8.15 USD) in Romania and 15.26 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Romania.

6.91 EUR
15.26 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.04 EUR (7.12 USD) in Romania and 13.63 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Romania.

6.04 EUR
13.63 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.53 EUR (6.52 USD) in Romania and 16.11 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Romania.

5.53 EUR
16.11 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.06 EUR (1.25 USD) in Romania and 2.83 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Romania.

1.06 EUR
2.83 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.05 EUR (3.6 USD) for 12 eggs in Romania and 6.1 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in Romania.

3.05 EUR
6.10 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.68 EUR (1.98 USD) in Romania and 3.23 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48% lower in Romania.

1.68 EUR
3.23 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.82 EUR (0.96 USD) in Romania and 2.49 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Romania.

0.82 EUR
2.49 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.17 EUR (1.38 USD) in Romania and 4.25 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Romania.

1.17 EUR
4.25 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.11 EUR (9.56 USD) in Romania and 14.55 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Romania.

8.11 EUR
14.55 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.51 EUR (1.78 USD) in Romania and 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in the United States.

1.51 EUR
1.35 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.85 EUR (1 USD) in Romania and 3.4 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in Romania.

0.85 EUR
3.40 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.49 EUR (1.75 USD) in Romania and 4.85 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Romania.

1.49 EUR
4.85 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.87 EUR (1.03 USD) in Romania and 3.17 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Romania.

0.87 EUR
3.17 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.65 EUR (1.94 USD) in Romania and 7.01 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Romania.

1.65 EUR
7.01 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.25 EUR (2.65 USD) in Romania and 5.4 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Romania.

2.25 EUR
5.40 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.77 EUR (0.91 USD) in Romania and 2.11 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Romania.

0.77 EUR
2.11 EUR

Restaurant

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Romania vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.95 times less for meals in restaurants in Romania than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.81 EUR (3.31 USD) in Romania and 4.97 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Romania.

2.81 EUR
4.97 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.97 EUR (2.33 USD) in Romania and 2.8 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Romania.

1.97 EUR
2.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.96 EUR (3.49 USD) in Romania and 6.78 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Romania.

2.96 EUR
6.78 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.36 EUR (3.96 USD) in Romania and 10.18 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67% lower in Romania.

3.36 EUR
10.18 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.91 EUR (8.15 USD) in Romania and 10.18 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Romania.

6.91 EUR
10.18 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 59.25 EUR (69.88 USD) in Romania and 118.71 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Romania.

59.25 EUR
118.71 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.85 EUR (13.98 USD) in Romania and 22.05 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Romania.

11.85 EUR
22.05 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.94 EUR (2.29 USD) in Romania and 2.16 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in Romania.

1.94 EUR
2.16 EUR

Fuel

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Romania vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.76 times more for fuel in Romania than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.46 EUR (1.72 USD) in Romania and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in the United States.

1.46 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.41 EUR (1.66 USD) in Romania and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44% lower in the United States.

1.41 EUR
0.79 EUR

LPG 1L

0.71 EUR
-

Transportation

EURUSDRON

Romania vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.62 times less for transportation in Romania than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 19.65 EUR (23.18 USD) in Romania and 111.93 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Romania.

19.65 EUR
111.93 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in Romania and 2.46 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Romania.

0.99 EUR
2.46 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.93 EUR (6.99 USD) in Romania and 35.61 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Romania.

5.93 EUR
35.61 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.59 EUR (0.7 USD) in Romania and 1.84 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Romania.

0.59 EUR
1.84 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.59 EUR (0.7 USD) in Romania and 4.23 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Romania.

0.59 EUR
4.23 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDRON

Romania vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 7.9 EUR (9.32 USD) in Romania and 16.96 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Romania.

7.90 EUR
16.96 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 46.78 EUR (55.17 USD) in Romania and 133.78 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65% lower in Romania.

46.78 EUR
133.78 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.66 EUR (29.08 USD) in Romania and 55.12 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Romania.

24.66 EUR
55.12 EUR

Flats for rent

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Romania vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.87 times less for renting an apartment in Romania than in the United States.

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 559.7 EUR (660.08 USD) in Romania and 3441 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Romania.

559.70 EUR
3 441 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 380.07 EUR (448.23 USD) in Romania and 2156 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Romania.

380.07 EUR
2 156 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 1189 EUR (1402.32 USD) in Romania and 6971 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Romania.

1 189 EUR
6 971 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 767.21 EUR (904.81 USD) in Romania and 4432 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Romania.

767.21 EUR
4 432 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDRON

Romania vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.09 times less for buying an apartment in Romania than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 3122 EUR (3681.41 USD) in Romania and 14716 EUR (17355.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Romania.

3 122 EUR
14 716 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 1796 EUR (2118.39 USD) in Romania and 10324 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Romania.

1 796 EUR
10 324 EUR

Salary

EURUSDRON

Romania vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Romania is 3.77 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1157 EUR (1364.13 USD) in Romania and 4363 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 73.5% lower in Romania.

1 157 EUR
4 363 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
88 EUR

Two stars

82.6 EUR
124 EUR

Three stars

76 EUR
165 EUR

Four stars

105 EUR
214 EUR

Five stars

147 EUR
510 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Romania: 17 cities, 273 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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