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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

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Romania vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.23 times less for grocery shopping in Romania than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.06 USD in Romania and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Romania.

1.06 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.51 USD in Romania and 2.39 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Romania.

1.51 USD
2.39 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 9.7 USD in Romania and 20.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Romania.

9.70 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.29 USD in Romania and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Romania.

6.29 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6 USD in Romania and 17.42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Romania.

6.00 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.24 USD in Romania and 16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Romania.

5.24 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.93 USD in Romania and 3.21 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71% lower in Romania.

0.93 USD
3.21 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.91 USD for 12 eggs in Romania and 4.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Romania.

2.91 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.59 USD in Romania and 3.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Romania.

1.59 USD
3.93 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 17.6 USD in Romania and 24.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Romania.

17.60 USD
24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.75 USD in Romania and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Romania.

0.75 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.03 USD in Romania and 4.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Romania.

1.03 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.01 USD in Romania and 16.71 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Romania.

8.01 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.63 USD in Romania and 1.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in the United States.

1.63 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.79 USD in Romania and 3.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Romania.

0.79 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.48 USD in Romania and 5.33 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Romania.

1.48 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.8 USD in Romania and 4.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Romania.

0.80 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.68 USD in Romania and 8.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Romania.

1.68 USD
8.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 10.07 USD in Romania and 8.98 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in the United States.

10.07 USD
8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.79 USD in Romania and 6.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Romania.

1.79 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.66 USD in Romania and 2.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Romania.

0.66 USD
2.50 USD

Restaurant

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Romania vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.39 times less for meals in restaurants in Romania than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.64 USD in Romania and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Romania.

2.64 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.69 USD in Romania and 2.8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Romania.

1.69 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.2 USD in Romania and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Romania.

2.20 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.93 USD in Romania and 10 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Romania.

2.93 USD
10.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.66 USD in Romania and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Romania.

5.66 USD
12.00 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 41.93 USD in Romania and 100 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Romania.

41.93 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 10.48 USD in Romania and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Romania.

10.48 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.63 USD in Romania and 2.2 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Romania.

1.63 USD
2.20 USD

Fuel

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Romania vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.66 times more for fuel in Romania than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.56 USD in Romania and 0.95 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in the United States.

1.56 USD
0.95 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.54 USD in Romania and 0.92 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in the United States.

1.54 USD
0.92 USD

LPG 1L

0.78 USD
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Transportation

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Romania vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.81 times less for transportation in Romania than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.77 USD in Romania and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 87% lower in Romania.

16.77 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.63 USD in Romania and 2.75 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Romania.

0.63 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6.08 USD in Romania and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Romania.

6.08 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.57 USD in Romania and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Romania.

0.57 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.63 USD in Romania and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 86% lower in Romania.

0.63 USD
4.50 USD

Sports & entertainment

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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 7.34 USD in Romania and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Romania.

7.34 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 44.38 USD in Romania and 98.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Romania.

44.38 USD
98.26 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.97 USD in Romania and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Romania.

17.97 USD
38.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Romania vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.77 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 471.25 USD in Romania and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Romania.

471.25 USD
3 800 USD

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 333.56 USD in Romania and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 86% lower in Romania.

333.56 USD
2 380 USD

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 870.56 USD in Romania and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Romania.

870.56 USD
7 094 USD

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 562.13 USD in Romania and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Romania.

562.13 USD
4 107 USD

Flats for sale

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Romania vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.96 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 2449 USD in Romania and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Romania.

2 449 USD
14 278 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1505 USD in Romania and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Romania.

1 505 USD
9 275 USD

Salary

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Romania vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Romania is 6.19 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 969.08 USD in Romania and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 83.8% lower in Romania.

969.08 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

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

One star

-
101 USD

Two stars

59.8 USD
149 USD

Three stars

83.4 USD
198 USD

Four stars

123 USD
254 USD

Five stars

162 USD
554 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Nov 2024) • Romania: 17 cities, 284 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3575 hotels

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