Germany vs Romania
Germany is about 46% pricier than Romania overall, with a price level of 77.4 versus 41.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Germany scores higher (95 vs 88 of 100).
Metric Germany Romania
Price level (US=100) 77.4 41.5
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,552 $49,077
GNI / capita (PPP) $76,180 $47,920
Inflation (YoY) 2.3% 5.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Germany Romania
Housing & utilities 169 66
Food 122 81
Transport 152 103
Restaurants & hotels 149 81
Health 118 28
Communication 140 47
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Germany Romania
Quality-of-life score 95/100 88/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 76 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 1.1
Internet users 93% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Germany more expensive than Romania?
Germany is more expensive: about 46% pricier than Romania overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Romania?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Germany would cost roughly $53,500 in Romania, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Germany or Romania?
Germany scores higher, 95 vs 88 out of 100.
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