Cost of Living Comparison Between Romania and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 71.9% higher than in Romania (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 77.2% higher than in Romania | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 99.8% higher than in Romania | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 60.7% higher than in Romania | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 67.4% higher than in Romania | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 79.2% higher than in Romania | |
Restaurants | Romania Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
50.00 lei (€9.56) |
78.44 lei (€15.00) |
+56.9 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
207.00 lei (€39.59) |
345.12 lei (€66.00) |
+66.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
35.00 lei (€6.69) |
57.52 lei (€11.00) |
+64.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
10.73 lei (€2.05) |
23.53 lei (€4.50) |
+119.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
15.00 lei (€2.87) |
20.92 lei (€4.00) |
+39.4 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
13.31 lei (€2.55) |
18.89 lei (€3.61) |
+41.9 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
9.39 lei (€1.80) |
16.07 lei (€3.07) |
+71.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
8.06 lei (€1.54) |
13.98 lei (€2.67) |
+73.4 % |
Markets | Romania Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
7.10 lei (€1.36) |
6.14 lei (€1.17) |
-13.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
5.05 lei (€0.97) |
9.01 lei (€1.72) |
+78.4 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
3.34 lei (€0.64) |
7.41 lei (€1.42) |
+121.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
15.28 lei (€2.92) |
17.67 lei (€3.38) |
+15.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
17.88 lei (€3.42) |
30.72 lei (€5.87) |
+71.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
13.73 lei (€2.62) |
24.50 lei (€4.68) |
+78.5 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
22.29 lei (€4.26) |
44.26 lei (€8.46) |
+98.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.53 lei (€0.48) |
6.83 lei (€1.31) |
+170.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
3.28 lei (€0.63) |
4.31 lei (€0.82) |
+31.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.24 lei (€0.62) |
4.76 lei (€0.91) |
+46.6 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
4.73 lei (€0.90) |
8.98 lei (€1.72) |
+90.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.77 lei (€0.34) |
3.12 lei (€0.60) |
+76.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.83 lei (€0.35) |
3.05 lei (€0.58) |
+66.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
4.13 lei (€0.79) |
7.62 lei (€1.46) |
+84.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
3.90 lei (€0.75) |
4.96 lei (€0.95) |
+27.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 lei (€5.74) |
26.15 lei (€5.00) |
-12.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
5.27 lei (€1.01) |
5.16 lei (€0.99) |
-2.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
7.73 lei (€1.48) |
7.41 lei (€1.42) |
-4.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
28.00 lei (€5.35) |
45.49 lei (€8.70) |
+62.5 % |
Transportation | Romania Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.50 lei (€0.67) |
17.26 lei (€3.30) |
+393.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
110.00 lei (€21.04) |
313.75 lei (€60.00) |
+185.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
3.75 lei (€0.72) |
23.53 lei (€4.50) |
+527.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
5.79 lei (€1.11) |
21.04 lei (€4.02) |
+263.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
33.45 lei (€6.40) |
183.02 lei (€35.00) |
+447.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
7.78 lei (€1.49) |
9.36 lei (€1.79) |
+20.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
133,313.36 lei (€25,494.50) |
153,709.45 lei (€29,395.00) |
+15.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
119,012.76 lei (€22,759.69) |
178,643.03 lei (€34,163.23) |
+50.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Romania Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
748.96 lei (€143.23) |
1,603.73 lei (€306.69) |
+114.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
37.23 lei (€7.12) |
117.99 lei (€22.56) |
+216.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
42.26 lei (€8.08) |
226.27 lei (€43.27) |
+435.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Romania Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
193.55 lei (€37.01) |
188.60 lei (€36.07) |
-2.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
90.35 lei (€17.28) |
129.57 lei (€24.78) |
+43.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
35.00 lei (€6.69) |
67.98 lei (€13.00) |
+94.2 % |
Childcare | Romania Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
2,273.44 lei (€434.77) |
2,646.54 lei (€506.12) |
+16.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
40,725.68 lei (€7,788.27) |
81,068.34 lei (€15,503.30) |
+99.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Romania Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
328.24 lei (€62.77) |
418.24 lei (€79.98) |
+27.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
178.28 lei (€34.09) |
197.13 lei (€37.70) |
+10.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
381.52 lei (€72.96) |
463.55 lei (€88.65) |
+21.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
408.85 lei (€78.19) |
593.40 lei (€113.48) |
+45.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Romania Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,265.45 lei (€433.24) |
4,221.93 lei (€807.39) |
+86.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,705.81 lei (€326.21) |
3,274.84 lei (€626.27) |
+92.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,885.66 lei (€743.08) |
7,781.87 lei (€1,488.18) |
+100.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,830.43 lei (€541.28) |
6,062.55 lei (€1,159.39) |
+114.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Romania Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,095.60 lei (€209.52) |
2,633.41 lei (€503.61) |
+140.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
798.87 lei (€152.77) |
1,728.44 lei (€330.54) |
+116.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Romania Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,776.58 lei (€913.46) |
15,163.76 lei (€2,899.88) |
+217.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.00 | 3.96 | -43.5 % |
| Last update: | 16 June 2026 | 16 June 2026 | |
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