- Cost of Living
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- Craiova
- Acapulco
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Cost of living in Craiova, Romania compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Craiova (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 lei (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 58 | + 99% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 61 | + 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 38 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.76 lei (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 12 | + 93% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 lei (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 24 | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.39 lei (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 lei (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 14 | + 252% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.42 lei (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 27 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.40 lei (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 18 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.83 lei (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 39 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 lei (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 170 | - 39% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.29 lei (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 16 | + 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.37 lei (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 33 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Craiova (Romania) is 32% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,333 lei (Mex$ 6,576) | Mex$ 13,767 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 900 lei (Mex$ 4,439) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 421 lei (Mex$ 2,079) | Mex$ 550 | + 278% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 857 lei (Mex$ 4,228) | Mex$ 5,511 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 592 lei (Mex$ 2,918) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 292 lei (Mex$ 1,439) | Mex$ 500 | + 188% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45 lei (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 433 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,776 lei (Mex$ 8,762) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 317 lei (Mex$ 1,562) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 lei (Mex$ 198) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 lei (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 60 | + 76% | |
Clothes | + 97% | |||
Clothes in Craiova (Romania) is 97% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 259 lei (Mex$ 1,278) | Mex$ 350 | + 265% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 146 lei (Mex$ 722) | Mex$ 416 | + 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 lei (Mex$ 1,225) | Mex$ 950 | + 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 325 lei (Mex$ 1,603) | Mex$ 550 | + 191% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Craiova (Romania) is 64% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,034 lei (Mex$ 370,089) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 85% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.56 lei (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 13 | + 117% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 73 lei (Mex$ 359) | Mex$ 255 | + 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17 lei (Mex$ 83) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Craiova (Romania) is 30% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 lei (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 63 | + 214% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 lei (Mex$ 159) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 64 lei (Mex$ 317) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 35 | + 164% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 39 | + 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (Mex$ 74) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 22 | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 lei (Mex$ 39) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 lei (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 118 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Craiova (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 lei (Mex$ 325) | Mex$ 265 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 31 lei (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 130 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 98 lei (Mex$ 482) | Mex$ 200 | + 141% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 117 lei (Mex$ 575) | Mex$ 493 | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 62 | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (Mex$ 40) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.89 lei (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 26 | + 11% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,450 lei (Mex$ 12,084) | Mex$ 17,000 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63 lei (Mex$ 3.12) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 99 lei (Mex$ 487) | Mex$ 550 | - 11% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 36 | + 109% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Craiova (Romania) is 5% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 39,897
(8,089 lei)
in Craiova
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 38,000
in Acapulco.
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