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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.24 PLN (1.13 USD) in Romania and 21.92 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Romania.

4.24 PLN
21.92 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.03 PLN (1.61 USD) in Romania and 8.97 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Romania.

6.03 PLN
8.97 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 38.86 PLN (10.35 USD) in Romania and 78.77 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Romania.

38.86 PLN
78.77 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 25.18 PLN (6.71 USD) in Romania and 67.55 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Romania.

25.18 PLN
67.55 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 24.03 PLN (6.4 USD) in Romania and 65.38 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Romania.

24.03 PLN
65.38 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 20.99 PLN (5.59 USD) in Romania and 60.05 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65% lower in Romania.

20.99 PLN
60.05 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.73 PLN (0.99 USD) in Romania and 12.05 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69% lower in Romania.

3.73 PLN
12.05 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 11.63 PLN (3.1 USD) for 12 eggs in Romania and 17.79 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Romania.

11.63 PLN
17.79 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.36 PLN (1.7 USD) in Romania and 14.75 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Romania.

6.36 PLN
14.75 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 66.05 PLN (17.6 USD) in Romania and 93.78 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Romania.

66.05 PLN
93.78 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3 PLN (0.8 USD) in Romania and 10.66 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Romania.

3.00 PLN
10.66 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.13 PLN (1.1 USD) in Romania and 16.02 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Romania.

4.13 PLN
16.02 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 32.07 PLN (8.54 USD) in Romania and 62.71 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Romania.

32.07 PLN
62.71 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.54 PLN (1.74 USD) in Romania and 4.69 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in the United States.

6.54 PLN
4.69 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.18 PLN (0.85 USD) in Romania and 14.64 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Romania.

3.18 PLN
14.64 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.91 PLN (1.57 USD) in Romania and 20 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Romania.

5.91 PLN
20.00 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.2 PLN (0.85 USD) in Romania and 15.99 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80% lower in Romania.

3.20 PLN
15.99 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.72 PLN (1.79 USD) in Romania and 30.85 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Romania.

6.72 PLN
30.85 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 37.79 PLN (10.07 USD) in Romania and 33.7 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in the United States.

37.79 PLN
33.70 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 7.18 PLN (1.91 USD) in Romania and 23.46 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Romania.

7.18 PLN
23.46 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.65 PLN (0.71 USD) in Romania and 9.38 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Romania.

2.65 PLN
9.38 PLN

Restaurant

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Romania vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.24 times less for meals in restaurants in Romania than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 10.56 PLN (2.81 USD) in Romania and 19.59 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Romania.

10.56 PLN
19.59 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.76 PLN (1.8 USD) in Romania and 10.51 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Romania.

6.76 PLN
10.51 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.81 PLN (2.35 USD) in Romania and 30.02 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Romania.

8.81 PLN
30.02 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.75 PLN (3.13 USD) in Romania and 37.53 PLN (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Romania.

11.75 PLN
37.53 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 22.66 PLN (6.04 USD) in Romania and 45.03 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Romania.

22.66 PLN
45.03 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 167.88 PLN (44.73 USD) in Romania and 375.29 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Romania.

167.88 PLN
375.29 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 41.97 PLN (11.18 USD) in Romania and 93.82 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Romania.

41.97 PLN
93.82 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.52 PLN (1.74 USD) in Romania and 8.26 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Romania.

6.52 PLN
8.26 PLN

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 5.86 PLN (1.56 USD) in Romania and 3.55 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in the United States.

5.86 PLN
3.55 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 5.78 PLN (1.54 USD) in Romania and 3.45 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in the United States.

5.78 PLN
3.45 PLN

LPG 1L

2.94 PLN
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Transportation

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Romania vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.39 times less for transportation in Romania than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 67.15 PLN (17.89 USD) in Romania and 484.12 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Romania.

67.15 PLN
484.12 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.52 PLN (0.67 USD) in Romania and 10.32 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Romania.

2.52 PLN
10.32 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 24.34 PLN (6.49 USD) in Romania and 112.59 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Romania.

24.34 PLN
112.59 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.27 PLN (0.6 USD) in Romania and 6.98 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Romania.

2.27 PLN
6.98 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.52 PLN (0.67 USD) in Romania and 16.89 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Romania.

2.52 PLN
16.89 PLN

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 29.38 PLN (7.83 USD) in Romania and 67.55 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Romania.

29.38 PLN
67.55 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 177.71 PLN (47.35 USD) in Romania and 368.76 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Romania.

177.71 PLN
368.76 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 71.97 PLN (19.18 USD) in Romania and 142.61 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Romania.

71.97 PLN
142.61 PLN

Flats for rent

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Romania vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.28 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 1887 PLN (502.82 USD) in Romania and 14263 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Romania.

1 887 PLN
14 263 PLN

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 1336 PLN (355.9 USD) in Romania and 8933 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85% lower in Romania.

1 336 PLN
8 933 PLN

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 3486 PLN (928.88 USD) in Romania and 26623 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Romania.

3 486 PLN
26 623 PLN

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 2251 PLN (599.79 USD) in Romania and 15415 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Romania.

2 251 PLN
15 415 PLN

Flats for sale

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Romania vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.58 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 9808 PLN (2613.56 USD) in Romania and 53583 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Romania.

9 808 PLN
53 583 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6027 PLN (1605.84 USD) in Romania and 34809 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Romania.

6 027 PLN
34 809 PLN

Salary

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Romania vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Romania is 5.8 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3880 PLN (1034 USD) in Romania and 22506 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 82.8% lower in Romania.

3 880 PLN
22 506 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

-
389 PLN

Two stars

366 PLN
549 PLN

Three stars

336 PLN
732 PLN

Four stars

463 PLN
947 PLN

Five stars

649 PLN
2 256 PLN

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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