Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Romania is 3.21 times less expensive as compared to Singapore.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Romania and Singapore. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Romania and Singapore.
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Indicators | Romania | Singapore |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 3,500 RON (770 USD) | 3,500 SGD (2,555 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 5,500 RON (1,210 USD) | 6,000 SGD (4,380 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 7,500 RON (1,650 USD) | 9,000 SGD (6,570 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 2,000 RON (440 USD) | 2,500 SGD (1,825 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 3,000 RON (660 USD) | 4,000 SGD (2,920 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 4,000 RON (880 USD) | 6,000 SGD (4,380 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 1.5 % | 1.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 1.8 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes | 0.1 to 0.5 % | 0.1 to 1.0 % |
The average housing cost in Romania is 3.89 times less expensive than Singapore.
Indicators | Romania | Singapore |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 10,000 RON (2,200 USD) | 5,000 SGD (3,650 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 200 RON (44 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 150 RON (33 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 100 RON (22 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 80 RON (17.60 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 40.12% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Romania costs 1.66 times less compared to Singapore.
Indicators | Romania | Singapore |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 50 RON (11 USD) | 70 SGD (51.10 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 20 RON (4.40 USD) | 30 SGD (21.90 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 40 RON (8.80 USD) | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 79.91% less in Romania compared to Singapore.
Indicators | Romania | Singapore |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 7 RON (1.54 USD) | 4 SGD (2.92 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) | 2.50 SGD (1.82 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 2 RON (0.44 USD) | 1.50 SGD (1.09 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 3 RON (0.66 USD) | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 12 RON (2.64 USD) | 4.50 SGD (3.29 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 15 SGD (10.95 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 12 SGD (8.76 USD) |
In Romania, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.90 times less expensive than the cost in Singapore.
If you lived in Romania, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 36.89% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Romania | Singapore |
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Apples (1 KG) | 8 RON (1.76 USD) | 6 SGD (4.38 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 6 RON (1.32 USD) | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 8 RON (1.76 USD) | 4 SGD (2.92 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 6 RON (1.32 USD) | 5 SGD (3.65 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 4 RON (0.88 USD) | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 10 RON (2.20 USD) | 5 SGD (3.65 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 8 RON (1.76 USD) | 4 SGD (2.92 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.99 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Romania | Singapore |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 80 RON (17.60 USD) | 120 SGD (87.60 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 20 RON (4.40 USD) | 8 SGD (5.84 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 10 RON (2.20 USD) | 5 SGD (3.65 USD) |
Soft Drink | 5 RON (1.10 USD) | 2.50 SGD (1.82 USD) |
Pizza for One | 40 RON (8.80 USD) | 25 SGD (18.25 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 15 SGD (10.95 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 15 RON (3.30 USD) | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 64.54% less in Romania compared to Singapore.
Indicators | Romania | Singapore |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 40 RON (8.80 USD) | 30 SGD (21.90 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 20 RON (4.40 USD) | 12 SGD (8.76 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 5 RON (1.10 USD) | 3.50 SGD (2.55 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 8 RON (1.76 USD) | 5 SGD (3.65 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 20 SGD (14.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 50 RON (11 USD) | 40 SGD (29.20 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 2.40 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Romania | Singapore |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 80 RON (17.60 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 4 RON (0.88 USD) | 2 SGD (1.46 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | 2.50 SGD (1.82 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 300 RON (66 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 6 RON (1.32 USD) | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 2 RON (0.44 USD) | 1 SGD (0.73 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 100 RON (22 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 5 RON (1.10 USD) | 3 SGD (2.19 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 3 RON (0.66 USD) | 2 SGD (1.46 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 2.28 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Romania | Singapore |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 50,000 RON (11,000 USD) | 50,000 SGD (36,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 200 RON (44 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 150 RON (33 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 800 RON (176 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 200 RON (44 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 7 % | 2.5 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 6 RON (1.32 USD) | 2 SGD (1.46 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 25 RON (5.50 USD) | 7.60 SGD (5.55 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | 2 SGD 1.46 USD |
You would have to pay 3.26 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Romania compared to that of Singapore.
Indicators | Romania | Singapore |
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Doctor Visit | 100 RON (22 USD) | 70 SGD (51.10 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 150 RON (33 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 120 RON (26.40 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
Eye Exam | 60 RON (13.20 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 150 RON (33 USD) | 120 SGD (87.60 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 100 RON (22 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 100 RON (22 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 300 RON (66 USD) | 500 SGD (365 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 250 RON (55 USD) | 800 SGD (584 USD) |
Vaccinations | 50 RON (11 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 25 SGD (18.25 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 10 RON (2.20 USD) | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 250 RON (55 USD) | 300 SGD (219 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 150 RON (33 USD) | 500 SGD (365 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 5.39 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Romania | Singapore |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 500 RON (110 USD) | 300 SGD (219 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 200 RON (44 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 60 RON (13.20 USD) | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 150 RON (33 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 100 RON (22 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Haircuts | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 30 SGD (21.90 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 100 RON (22 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 10 RON (2.20 USD) | 8 SGD (5.84 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 5 RON (1.10 USD) | 5 SGD (3.65 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 2.74 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Romania | Singapore |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 400 RON (88 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 100 RON (22 USD) | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) |
Women's Dress | 300 RON (66 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Summer Dress | 150 RON (33 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
Men's Suit | 800 RON (176 USD) | 500 SGD (365 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 200 RON (44 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 150 RON (33 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 200 RON (44 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 200 RON (44 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 150 RON (33 USD) | 120 SGD (87.60 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 120 RON (26.40 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 20 SGD (14.60 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 40 RON (8.80 USD) | 20 SGD (14.60 USD) |
Socks For Men | 15 RON (3.30 USD) | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) |
Socks For Women | 15 RON (3.30 USD) | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 300 RON (66 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
Sportswear | 200 RON (44 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.93 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Romania | Singapore |
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Children's Jeans | 80 RON (17.60 USD) | 40 SGD (29.20 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 100 RON (22 USD) | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 150 RON (33 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 1,500 RON (330 USD) | 1,200 SGD (876 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 1,200 RON (264 USD) | 1,000 SGD (730 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 200 RON (44 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 1,200 RON (264 USD) | 800 SGD (584 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 600 RON (132 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 1,000 RON (220 USD) | 1,000 SGD (730 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 2.44 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Romania | Singapore |
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PreSchool Fees | 1,800 RON (396 USD) | 1,500 SGD (1,095 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 3,500 RON (770 USD) | 3,000 SGD (2,190 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 5,000 RON (1,100 USD) | 5,000 SGD (3,650 USD) |
Private School Fees | 7,000 RON (1,540 USD) | 10,000 SGD (7,300 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 15,000 RON (3,300 USD) | 15,000 SGD (10,950 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 25,000 RON (5,500 USD) | 25,000 SGD (18,250 USD) |
After School Activities | 400 RON (88 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
Special Education Services | 1,500 RON (330 USD) | 300 SGD (219 USD) |
Tutoring | 200 RON (44 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 300 RON (66 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
School Supplies | 150 RON (33 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 3.35 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Romania | Singapore |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 12 SGD (8.76 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 60 RON (13.20 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 80 RON (17.60 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 70 RON (15.40 USD) | 80 SGD (58.40 USD) |
Gym Membership | 150 RON (33 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 100 RON (22 USD) | 20 SGD (14.60 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 20 RON (4.40 USD) | 15 SGD (10.95 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 30 SGD (21.90 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 50 RON (11 USD) | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) |
Bowling | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 20 SGD (14.60 USD) |
Mini Golf | 20 RON (4.40 USD) | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) |
Video Games | 200 RON (44 USD) | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) |
Streaming Services | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 15 SGD (10.95 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 50 RON (11 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 1,000 RON (220 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.42 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Romania | Singapore |
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Language Classes | 1,000 RON (220 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 600 RON (132 USD) | 100 SGD (73 USD) |
Art Classes | 40 RON (8.80 USD) | 40 SGD (29.20 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 25 SGD (18.25 USD) |
Music Lessons | 60 RON (13.20 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 60 RON (13.20 USD) | 60 SGD (43.80 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 10 RON (2.20 USD) | 10 SGD (7.30 USD) |
Educational Software | 800 RON (176 USD) | 50 SGD (36.50 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.46 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Romania | Singapore |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 4,000 RON (880 USD) | 5,000 SGD (3,650 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 3,000 RON (660 USD) | 4,000 SGD (2,920 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 50 RON per hour (11 USD) | 50 SGD per hour (36.50 USD) |
Average Bonus | 5,000 RON (1,100 USD) | 1,000 SGD (730 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 19 % | 0 to 8 % |
Social Security Contributions | 25 % | 20 % |
Pension Contributions | 10 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 55 | 80 |
Median Household Income | 3,000 RON (660 USD) | 4,500 SGD (3,285 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, you would earn 3.21 times less salary as compared to Singapore.
Indicators | Romania | Singapore |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 200 RON (44 USD) | 300 SGD (219 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 150 RON (33 USD) | 250 SGD (182.50 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 100 RON (22 USD) | 200 SGD (146 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 80 RON (17.60 USD) | 150 SGD (109.50 USD) |
Professional Services cost 5.63 times less in Romania, as compared to Singapore.
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