Japan vs Romania
Japan is about 35% pricier than Romania overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 41.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 88 of 100).
Metric Japan Romania
Price level (US=100) 63.4 41.5
GDP / capita (PPP) $52,039 $49,077
GNI / capita (PPP) $55,490 $47,920
Inflation (YoY) 2.7% 5.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Japan Romania
Housing & utilities 177 66
Food 191 81
Transport 150 103
Restaurants & hotels 148 81
Health 97 28
Communication 227 47
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Japan Romania
Quality-of-life score 96/100 88/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 76 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.2 1.1
Internet users 86% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Japan more expensive than Romania?
Japan is more expensive: about 35% pricier than Romania overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Romania?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Japan would cost roughly $65,500 in Romania, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Japan or Romania?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 88 out of 100.
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