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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Romania

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

United States vs. Romania - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.11 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Romania.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.13 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.01 EUR (1.15 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Romania.

5.13 EUR
1.01 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.44 EUR (1.64 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Romania.

2.10 EUR
1.44 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.44 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 9.3 EUR (10.58 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Romania.

18.44 EUR
9.30 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.82 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 6.03 EUR (6.86 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Romania.

15.82 EUR
6.03 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.31 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 5.75 EUR (6.54 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Romania.

15.31 EUR
5.75 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.06 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 5.02 EUR (5.72 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Romania.

14.06 EUR
5.02 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 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Romania.

2.82 EUR
0.89 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.78 EUR (3.17 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Romania.

4.17 EUR
2.78 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 1.52 EUR (1.73 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Romania.

3.45 EUR
1.52 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.96 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 15.47 EUR (17.6 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Romania.

21.96 EUR
15.47 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.72 EUR (0.82 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Romania.

2.50 EUR
0.72 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 0.99 EUR (1.12 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Romania.

3.75 EUR
0.99 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.68 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 7.67 EUR (8.73 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Romania.

14.68 EUR
7.67 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.56 EUR (1.78 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
1.56 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.76 EUR (0.87 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Romania.

3.43 EUR
0.76 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.68 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.41 EUR (1.61 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Romania.

4.68 EUR
1.41 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.74 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.77 EUR (0.87 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Romania.

3.74 EUR
0.77 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.22 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.61 EUR (1.83 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Romania.

7.22 EUR
1.61 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.89 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 8.85 EUR (10.07 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in the United States.

7.89 EUR
8.85 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.49 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.72 EUR (1.95 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Romania.

5.49 EUR
1.72 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.63 EUR (0.72 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Romania.

2.20 EUR
0.63 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Romania - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.19 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Romania.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.53 EUR (2.88 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Romania.

4.59 EUR
2.53 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 1.62 EUR (1.84 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Romania.

2.46 EUR
1.62 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.03 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.11 EUR (2.4 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 70% lower in Romania.

7.03 EUR
2.11 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.79 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 2.81 EUR (3.2 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 68% lower in Romania.

8.79 EUR
2.81 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.54 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.42 EUR (6.17 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Romania.

10.54 EUR
5.42 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 87.87 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 40.18 EUR (45.72 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Romania.

87.87 EUR
40.18 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.97 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 10.04 EUR (11.43 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Romania.

21.97 EUR
10.04 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 1.56 EUR (1.78 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in Romania.

1.93 EUR
1.56 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

-
0.69 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDRON

United States vs. Romania - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.25 times more for transportation in the United States than in Romania.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.36 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 16.07 EUR (18.29 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Romania.

113.36 EUR
16.07 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.6 EUR (0.69 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Romania.

2.42 EUR
0.60 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.36 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 5.83 EUR (6.63 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Romania.

26.36 EUR
5.83 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 (0.62 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 0.6 EUR (0.69 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Romania.

3.95 EUR
0.60 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 15.82 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.03 EUR (8 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Romania.

15.82 EUR
7.03 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.34 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 42.53 EUR (48.4 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Romania.

86.34 EUR
42.53 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.39 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 17.22 EUR (19.6 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Romania.

33.39 EUR
17.22 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDRON

United States vs. Romania - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.12 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 3340 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 451.58 EUR (513.9 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Romania.

3 340 EUR
451.58 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 2092 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 319.63 EUR (363.74 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Romania.

2 092 EUR
319.63 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 6234 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 834.22 EUR (949.35 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Romania.

6 234 EUR
834.22 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 3609 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 538.66 EUR (613 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Romania.

3 609 EUR
538.66 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDRON

United States vs. Romania - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.46 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 12546 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 2347 EUR (2671.15 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Romania.

12 546 EUR
2 347 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 8150 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1442 EUR (1641.23 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Romania.

8 150 EUR
1 442 EUR

Salary

EURUSDRON

United States vs. Romania - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 5.68 times higher than in Romania.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5270 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 928.63 EUR (1056.79 USD) in Romania. The average salary is 82.4% lower in Romania.

5 270 EUR
928.63 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDRON

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

One star

91.2 EUR
-

Two stars

129 EUR
85.6 EUR

Three stars

172 EUR
78.7 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
108 EUR

Five stars

528 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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