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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

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United States vs. Romania - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.01 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Romania.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 27.14 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 4.93 PLN (1.34 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Romania.

27.14 PLN
4.93 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.23 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 6.23 PLN (1.7 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Romania.

9.23 PLN
6.23 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 73.04 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 44.17 PLN (12.06 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Romania.

73.04 PLN
44.17 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.94 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 29.47 PLN (8.04 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Romania.

65.94 PLN
29.47 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.9 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 25.73 PLN (7.02 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Romania.

58.90 PLN
25.73 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.6 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 23.57 PLN (6.44 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Romania.

69.60 PLN
23.57 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.23 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 4.5 PLN (1.23 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Romania.

12.23 PLN
4.50 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.34 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 13 PLN (3.55 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Romania.

26.34 PLN
13.00 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.96 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 7.16 PLN (1.95 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Romania.

13.96 PLN
7.16 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 91.54 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 64.47 PLN (17.6 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Romania.

91.54 PLN
64.47 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.77 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 3.48 PLN (0.95 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Romania.

10.77 PLN
3.48 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.35 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 4.98 PLN (1.36 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Romania.

18.35 PLN
4.98 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.86 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 34.55 PLN (9.43 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 45% lower in Romania.

62.86 PLN
34.55 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.82 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 6.44 PLN (1.76 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in the United States.

5.82 PLN
6.44 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.69 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 3.62 PLN (0.99 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Romania.

14.69 PLN
3.62 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.95 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 6.34 PLN (1.73 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Romania.

20.95 PLN
6.34 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.7 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 3.73 PLN (1.02 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Romania.

13.70 PLN
3.73 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.29 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 7.01 PLN (1.91 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Romania.

30.29 PLN
7.01 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.9 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 36.89 PLN (10.07 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in the United States.

32.90 PLN
36.89 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.33 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 9.59 PLN (2.62 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Romania.

23.33 PLN
9.59 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.12 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 3.29 PLN (0.9 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Romania.

9.12 PLN
3.29 PLN

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.47 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 11.96 PLN (3.27 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Romania.

21.47 PLN
11.96 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.09 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 8.41 PLN (2.3 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Romania.

12.09 PLN
8.41 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.31 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 12.63 PLN (3.45 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Romania.

29.31 PLN
12.63 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.96 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 14.31 PLN (3.91 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Romania.

43.96 PLN
14.31 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.96 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 29.47 PLN (8.04 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 33% lower in Romania.

43.96 PLN
29.47 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 512.84 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 252.58 PLN (68.95 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Romania.

512.84 PLN
252.58 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 95.24 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 50.52 PLN (13.79 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 47% lower in Romania.

95.24 PLN
50.52 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.34 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 8.27 PLN (2.26 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Romania.

9.34 PLN
8.27 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Romania - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.76 times less for fuel in the United States than in Romania.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.61 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 6.29 PLN (1.72 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in the United States.

3.61 PLN
6.29 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.4 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 6.08 PLN (1.66 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in the United States.

3.40 PLN
6.08 PLN

LPG 1L

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3.09 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Romania - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.7 times more for transportation in the United States than in Romania.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 483.54 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 83.77 PLN (22.87 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Romania.

483.54 PLN
83.77 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.62 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 4.21 PLN (1.15 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Romania.

10.62 PLN
4.21 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 153.85 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 25.26 PLN (6.9 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Romania.

153.85 PLN
25.26 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.95 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.53 PLN (0.69 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Romania.

7.95 PLN
2.53 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.28 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 2.53 PLN (0.69 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Romania.

18.28 PLN
2.53 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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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 73.26 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 33.68 PLN (9.19 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 54% lower in Romania.

73.26 PLN
33.68 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 577.94 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 199.41 PLN (54.44 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Romania.

577.94 PLN
199.41 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 238.11 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 105.12 PLN (28.7 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Romania.

238.11 PLN
105.12 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Romania - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.95 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 14864 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 2386 PLN (651.31 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Romania.

14 864 PLN
2 386 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 9316 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1620 PLN (442.28 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Romania.

9 316 PLN
1 620 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 30117 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 5069 PLN (1383.7 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Romania.

30 117 PLN
5 069 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 19146 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 3270 PLN (892.79 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Romania.

19 146 PLN
3 270 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Romania - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.16 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 63575 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 13307 PLN (3632.51 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Romania.

63 575 PLN
13 307 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 44603 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 7657 PLN (2090.25 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Romania.

44 603 PLN
7 657 PLN

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18848 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 4931 PLN (1346.01 USD) in Romania. The average salary is 73.8% lower in Romania.

18 848 PLN
4 931 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

380 PLN
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Two stars

536 PLN
357 PLN

Three stars

715 PLN
328 PLN

Four stars

924 PLN
452 PLN

Five stars

2 202 PLN
634 PLN

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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