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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 2.01 times less for grocery shopping in Romania than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.35 USD in Romania and 7.41 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Romania.

1.35 USD
7.41 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.7 USD in Romania and 2.52 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Romania.

1.70 USD
2.52 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.08 USD in Romania and 19.94 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Romania.

12.08 USD
19.94 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.06 USD in Romania and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Romania.

8.06 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.04 USD in Romania and 16.08 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Romania.

7.04 USD
16.08 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6.45 USD in Romania and 19 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Romania.

6.45 USD
19.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.23 USD in Romania and 3.34 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Romania.

1.23 USD
3.34 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.55 USD for 12 eggs in Romania and 7.19 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Romania.

3.55 USD
7.19 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.96 USD in Romania and 3.81 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Romania.

1.96 USD
3.81 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 0.95 USD in Romania and 2.94 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Romania.

0.95 USD
2.94 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.36 USD in Romania and 5.01 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Romania.

1.36 USD
5.01 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.45 USD in Romania and 17.16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Romania.

9.45 USD
17.16 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.76 USD in Romania and 1.59 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in the United States.

1.76 USD
1.59 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.99 USD in Romania and 4.01 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Romania.

0.99 USD
4.01 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.73 USD in Romania and 5.72 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Romania.

1.73 USD
5.72 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.02 USD in Romania and 3.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Romania.

1.02 USD
3.74 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.92 USD in Romania and 8.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Romania.

1.92 USD
8.27 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 2.62 USD in Romania and 6.37 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Romania.

2.62 USD
6.37 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.9 USD in Romania and 2.49 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Romania.

0.90 USD
2.49 USD

Restaurant

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Romania vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.98 times less for meals in restaurants in Romania than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.27 USD in Romania and 5.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Romania.

3.27 USD
5.86 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.3 USD in Romania and 3.3 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Romania.

2.30 USD
3.30 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.45 USD in Romania and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Romania.

3.45 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.91 USD in Romania and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Romania.

3.91 USD
12.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.06 USD in Romania and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Romania.

8.06 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 69.07 USD in Romania and 140 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Romania.

69.07 USD
140.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 13.81 USD in Romania and 26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Romania.

13.81 USD
26.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.26 USD in Romania and 2.55 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Romania.

2.26 USD
2.55 USD

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 1.72 USD in Romania and 0.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in the United States.

1.72 USD
0.99 USD

Gasoline 1L

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

1.66 USD
0.93 USD

LPG 1L

0.84 USD
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Transportation

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Romania vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.69 times less for transportation in Romania than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 22.91 USD in Romania and 132 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Romania.

22.91 USD
132.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.15 USD in Romania and 2.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Romania.

1.15 USD
2.90 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6.91 USD in Romania and 42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Romania.

6.91 USD
42.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.69 USD in Romania and 2.17 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Romania.

0.69 USD
2.17 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.69 USD in Romania and 4.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Romania.

0.69 USD
4.99 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 9.21 USD in Romania and 20 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 54% lower in Romania.

9.21 USD
20.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 54.53 USD in Romania and 157.77 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Romania.

54.53 USD
157.77 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 28.75 USD in Romania and 65 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Romania.

28.75 USD
65.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Romania vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.94 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 652.43 USD in Romania and 4058 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Romania.

652.43 USD
4 058 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 443.04 USD in Romania and 2543 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Romania.

443.04 USD
2 543 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 1386 USD in Romania and 8221 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Romania.

1 386 USD
8 221 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 894.34 USD in Romania and 5227 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Romania.

894.34 USD
5 227 USD

Flats for sale

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Romania vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.15 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 3639 USD in Romania and 17355 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79% lower in Romania.

3 639 USD
17 355 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 2094 USD in Romania and 12176 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Romania.

2 094 USD
12 176 USD

Salary

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Romania vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Romania is 3.82 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1348 USD in Romania and 5145 USD in the United States. The average salary is 73.8% lower in Romania.

1 348 USD
5 145 USD

Hotels

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

One star

-
104 USD

Two stars

97.4 USD
146 USD

Three stars

89.6 USD
195 USD

Four stars

123 USD
252 USD

Five stars

173 USD
601 USD

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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