Israel vs Romania
Israel is about 57% pricier than Romania overall, with a price level of 96.1 versus 41.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Israel scores higher (95 vs 88 of 100).
Metric Israel Romania
Price level (US=100) 96.1 41.5
GDP / capita (PPP) $57,236 $49,077
GNI / capita (PPP) $56,790 $47,920
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 5.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Israel Romania
Housing & utilities 269 66
Food 190 81
Transport 170 103
Restaurants & hotels 215 81
Health 204 28
Communication 107 47
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Israel Romania
Quality-of-life score 95/100 88/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 76 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.6 1.1
Internet users 88% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Israel more expensive than Romania?
Israel is more expensive: about 57% pricier than Romania overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Romania?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Israel would cost roughly $43,000 in Romania, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Israel or Romania?
Israel scores higher, 95 vs 88 out of 100.
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