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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Romania

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Grocery

EURUSDRON

United States vs. Romania - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.12 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Romania.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.12 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1 EUR (1.14 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Romania.

5.12 EUR
1.00 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.42 EUR (1.62 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Romania.

2.10 EUR
1.42 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.41 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 9.17 EUR (10.46 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Romania.

18.41 EUR
9.17 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.79 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5.95 EUR (6.78 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Romania.

15.79 EUR
5.95 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.28 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 5.67 EUR (6.47 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Romania.

15.28 EUR
5.67 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.03 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 4.95 EUR (5.65 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Romania.

14.03 EUR
4.95 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 0.88 EUR (1 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Romania.

2.82 EUR
0.88 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.16 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.75 EUR (3.13 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Romania.

4.16 EUR
2.75 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.45 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.5 EUR (1.71 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Romania.

3.45 EUR
1.50 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.92 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 15.44 EUR (17.6 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Romania.

21.92 EUR
15.44 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.49 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.71 EUR (0.81 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Romania.

2.49 EUR
0.71 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.97 EUR (1.11 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Romania.

3.75 EUR
0.97 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.66 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 7.57 EUR (8.63 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Romania.

14.66 EUR
7.57 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.54 EUR (1.76 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
1.54 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.42 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.75 EUR (0.86 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Romania.

3.42 EUR
0.75 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.68 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.4 EUR (1.59 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Romania.

4.68 EUR
1.40 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.74 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.76 EUR (0.86 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Romania.

3.74 EUR
0.76 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.21 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.59 EUR (1.81 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Romania.

7.21 EUR
1.59 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.88 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 8.83 EUR (10.07 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in the United States.

7.88 EUR
8.83 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.48 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.69 EUR (1.93 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Romania.

5.48 EUR
1.69 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.19 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.63 EUR (0.71 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Romania.

2.19 EUR
0.63 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Romania - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.22 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Romania.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.58 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.49 EUR (2.84 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Romania.

4.58 EUR
2.49 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.6 EUR (1.82 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 35% lower in Romania.

2.46 EUR
1.60 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.02 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.08 EUR (2.37 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Romania.

7.02 EUR
2.08 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.77 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 2.77 EUR (3.16 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Romania.

8.77 EUR
2.77 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.53 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.35 EUR (6.1 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Romania.

10.53 EUR
5.35 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 87.72 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 39.63 EUR (45.18 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Romania.

87.72 EUR
39.63 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.93 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 9.91 EUR (11.3 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Romania.

21.93 EUR
9.91 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.54 EUR (1.76 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Romania.

1.93 EUR
1.54 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDRON

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.37 EUR (1.56 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in the United States.

0.83 EUR
1.37 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.35 EUR (1.54 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 40% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
1.35 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.69 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDRON

United States vs. Romania - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.32 times more for transportation in the United States than in Romania.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.15 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 15.85 EUR (18.07 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 86% lower in Romania.

113.15 EUR
15.85 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.41 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.59 EUR (0.68 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Romania.

2.41 EUR
0.59 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.31 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 5.75 EUR (6.55 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Romania.

26.31 EUR
5.75 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.54 EUR (0.61 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Romania.

1.63 EUR
0.54 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.95 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.59 EUR (0.68 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Romania.

3.95 EUR
0.59 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDRON

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.79 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 6.94 EUR (7.91 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 56% lower in Romania.

15.79 EUR
6.94 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.19 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 41.95 EUR (47.83 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Romania.

86.19 EUR
41.95 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.33 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 16.99 EUR (19.37 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 49% lower in Romania.

33.33 EUR
16.99 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDRON

United States vs. Romania - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.21 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 3334 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 445.49 EUR (507.88 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Romania.

3 334 EUR
445.49 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 2088 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 315.32 EUR (359.48 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Romania.

2 088 EUR
315.32 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 6223 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 822.96 EUR (938.22 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Romania.

6 223 EUR
822.96 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 3603 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 531.39 EUR (605.82 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Romania.

3 603 EUR
531.39 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDRON

United States vs. Romania - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.53 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 12524 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 2316 EUR (2639.83 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Romania.

12 524 EUR
2 316 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 8136 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1423 EUR (1621.98 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Romania.

8 136 EUR
1 423 EUR

Salary

EURUSDRON

United States vs. Romania - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 5.74 times higher than in Romania.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5260 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 916.1 EUR (1044.4 USD) in Romania. The average salary is 82.6% lower in Romania.

5 260 EUR
916.10 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDRON

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

One star

91 EUR
-

Two stars

128 EUR
85.5 EUR

Three stars

171 EUR
78.6 EUR

Four stars

221 EUR
108 EUR

Five stars

527 EUR
152 EUR

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

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