How is Romanian food?
It depends. If you come from Western Europe or the U.S., Romania is relatively inexpensive. Lodging and restaurants are still a bargain. Consumer goods found in stores and supermarkets have reached prices similar to Western Europe, particularly since Romania is entering the European Union in 2007. For U.S. tourists, the price of gasoline is as high as in Western Europe. Below are a few actual prices (as of 2006): Romania’s Gross Average Monthly Income: US$200 / 166 Liter of Gas = US$1.30 / 1.08 (Gallon of Gas = US$4.94 / 4.12) Liter of Milk = US$0.74 / 0.62 (Gallon of Milk = US$2.80 / 2.33) Liter of Water = US$0.50 / 0.42 (Gallon of Water = US$1.90 / 1.58) Loaf of Bread = US$0.74 / 0.62 Eggs (12) = US$1.30 / 1.08 Value-Added Tax on ALL Items (U.S.