Cost of Living Comparison Between Romania and Italy 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Italy is 54.7% higher than in Romania (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Italy is 57.9% higher than in Romania | |
| Rent Prices in Italy are 71.3% higher than in Romania | |
| Restaurant Prices in Italy are 55.5% higher than in Romania | |
| Groceries Prices in Italy are 65.0% higher than in Romania | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Italy is 18.0% higher than in Romania | |
Restaurants | Romania Edit |
Italy Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
50.00 lei (€9.55) |
89.00 lei (€17.00) |
+78.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
207.00 lei (€39.54) |
366.46 lei (€70.00) |
+77.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
35.00 lei (€6.69) |
52.35 lei (€10.00) |
+49.6 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
10.74 lei (€2.05) |
26.18 lei (€5.00) |
+143.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
15.00 lei (€2.87) |
26.18 lei (€5.00) |
+74.5 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
13.29 lei (€2.54) |
9.21 lei (€1.76) |
-30.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
9.35 lei (€1.79) |
14.10 lei (€2.69) |
+50.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
8.03 lei (€1.53) |
6.41 lei (€1.22) |
-20.2 % |
Markets | Romania Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
7.11 lei (€1.36) |
7.42 lei (€1.42) |
+4.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
5.06 lei (€0.97) |
9.96 lei (€1.90) |
+96.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
3.35 lei (€0.64) |
6.23 lei (€1.19) |
+86.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
15.29 lei (€2.92) |
19.23 lei (€3.67) |
+25.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
17.88 lei (€3.42) |
35.96 lei (€6.87) |
+101.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
13.74 lei (€2.62) |
26.18 lei (€5.00) |
+90.5 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
22.38 lei (€4.28) |
42.59 lei (€8.14) |
+90.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.53 lei (€0.48) |
5.39 lei (€1.03) |
+113.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
3.28 lei (€0.63) |
4.53 lei (€0.87) |
+38.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.24 lei (€0.62) |
5.62 lei (€1.07) |
+73.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
4.74 lei (€0.90) |
6.93 lei (€1.32) |
+46.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.78 lei (€0.34) |
4.15 lei (€0.79) |
+133.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.83 lei (€0.35) |
3.97 lei (€0.76) |
+117.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
4.13 lei (€0.79) |
7.11 lei (€1.36) |
+72.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
3.90 lei (€0.75) |
2.43 lei (€0.46) |
-37.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 lei (€5.73) |
32.67 lei (€6.24) |
+8.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
5.28 lei (€1.01) |
8.12 lei (€1.55) |
+53.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
7.74 lei (€1.48) |
11.04 lei (€2.11) |
+42.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
28.04 lei (€5.36) |
31.41 lei (€6.00) |
+12.0 % |
Transportation | Romania Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.50 lei (€0.67) |
8.90 lei (€1.70) |
+154.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
109.00 lei (€20.82) |
202.60 lei (€38.70) |
+85.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
3.75 lei (€0.72) |
26.18 lei (€5.00) |
+598.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
5.79 lei (€1.11) |
13.06 lei (€2.49) |
+125.4 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
33.45 lei (€6.39) |
152.87 lei (€29.20) |
+357.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
7.78 lei (€1.49) |
9.22 lei (€1.76) |
+18.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
133,396.68 lei (€25,481.00) |
169,796.63 lei (€32,434.00) |
+27.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
119,038.47 lei (€22,738.34) |
164,818.32 lei (€31,483.06) |
+38.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Romania Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
748.97 lei (€143.06) |
1,057.13 lei (€201.93) |
+41.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
37.23 lei (€7.11) |
55.74 lei (€10.65) |
+49.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
42.26 lei (€8.07) |
142.31 lei (€27.18) |
+236.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Romania Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
193.55 lei (€36.97) |
253.23 lei (€48.37) |
+30.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
90.35 lei (€17.26) |
114.47 lei (€21.87) |
+26.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
35.00 lei (€6.69) |
49.73 lei (€9.50) |
+42.1 % |
Childcare | Romania Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
2,273.69 lei (€434.31) |
2,566.69 lei (€490.28) |
+12.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
40,735.19 lei (€7,781.10) |
54,596.30 lei (€10,428.81) |
+34.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Romania Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
328.24 lei (€62.70) |
419.65 lei (€80.16) |
+27.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
178.28 lei (€34.06) |
186.06 lei (€35.54) |
+4.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
381.52 lei (€72.88) |
475.12 lei (€90.76) |
+24.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
408.85 lei (€78.10) |
614.04 lei (€117.29) |
+50.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Romania Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,265.85 lei (€432.82) |
3,799.54 lei (€725.78) |
+67.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,706.17 lei (€325.91) |
2,970.88 lei (€567.49) |
+74.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,886.54 lei (€742.39) |
6,653.58 lei (€1,270.95) |
+71.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,831.00 lei (€540.77) |
4,892.33 lei (€934.52) |
+72.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Romania Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,102.96 lei (€210.68) |
1,583.20 lei (€302.42) |
+43.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
802.58 lei (€153.31) |
993.44 lei (€189.76) |
+23.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Romania Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,751.79 lei (€907.67) |
8,852.40 lei (€1,690.96) |
+86.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.00 | 3.71 | -47.1 % |
| Last update: | 17 June 2026 | 17 June 2026 | |
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