Cost of living in Arad, Romania vs Lima, Peru
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Arad (Romania) is 5% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 lei (S/. 24) | S/. 24 | + 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (S/. 16) | S/. 17 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (S/. 10) | S/. 7 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.96 lei (S/. 3.56) | S/. 4.22 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 lei (S/. 9) | S/. 6 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.12 lei (S/. 4.61) | S/. 3.79 | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (S/. 12) | S/. 13 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 lei (S/. 3.59) | S/. 4.50 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.28 lei (S/. 2.05) | S/. 2.46 | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.26 lei (S/. 2.93) | S/. 5.49 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (S/. 28) | S/. 42 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (S/. 5.79) | S/. 7 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.92 lei (S/. 1.73) | S/. 1.58 | + 9% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Arad (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,591 lei (S/. 1,431) | S/. 2,943 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 966 lei (S/. 869) | S/. 1,651 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 343 lei (S/. 308) | S/. 212 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,129 lei (S/. 1,015) | S/. 2,226 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 700 lei (S/. 630) | S/. 1,159 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 240 lei (S/. 216) | S/. 162 | + 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (S/. 31) | S/. 69 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,867 lei (S/. 1,679) | S/. 1,230 | + 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 438 lei (S/. 394) | S/. 340 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (S/. 39) | S/. 34 | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 lei (S/. 17) | S/. 17 | - 3% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 25% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 233 lei (S/. 209) | S/. 155 | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 145 lei (S/. 130) | S/. 102 | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 272 lei (S/. 245) | S/. 248 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 lei (S/. 309) | S/. 252 | + 23% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Arad (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,857 lei (S/. 72,746) | S/. 63,383 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei (S/. 4.82) | S/. 3.60 | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 64 lei (S/. 58) | S/. 119 | - 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (S/. 19) | S/. 38 | - 50% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 20% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 lei (S/. 17) | S/. 20 | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 lei (S/. 19) | S/. 22 | - 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 lei (S/. 63) | S/. 72 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (S/. 22) | S/. 20 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 lei (S/. 21) | S/. 13 | + 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (S/. 15) | S/. 17 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (S/. 7) | S/. 4.61 | + 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (S/. 11) | S/. 4.21 | + 171% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei (S/. 22) | S/. 42 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is 10% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 lei (S/. 67) | S/. 37 | + 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (S/. 36) | S/. 33 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 155 lei (S/. 139) | S/. 90 | + 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 156 lei (S/. 141) | S/. 105 | + 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei (S/. 16) | S/. 25 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.39 lei (S/. 4.85) | S/. 8 | - 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | S/. 1,713 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei (S/. 0.66) | S/. 0.56 | + 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 lei (S/. 182) | S/. 170 | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (S/. 14) | S/. 16 | - 16% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 9,300 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 8,230 (9,147 lei) in Arad.
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