Cost of living in Craiova, Romania vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Craiova (Romania) is 24% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 lei (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 183 | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 lei (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 100 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 48 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.00 lei (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 11 lei (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 36 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.28 lei (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 17 | + 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 lei (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 64 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.44 lei (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 39 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.39 lei (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 21 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.06 lei (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 24 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 lei (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 244 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.28 lei (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 27 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.44 lei (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 14 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Craiova (Romania) is 18% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,732 lei (Mex$ 8,392) | Mex$ 14,843 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,233 lei (Mex$ 5,972) | Mex$ 6,999 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 419 lei (Mex$ 2,029) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,065 lei (Mex$ 5,157) | Mex$ 8,735 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 774 lei (Mex$ 3,749) | Mex$ 4,635 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 293 lei (Mex$ 1,419) | Mex$ 770 | + 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 351 | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,625 lei (Mex$ 7,872) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 338 lei (Mex$ 1,635) | Mex$ 1,699 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 lei (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 88 | + 134% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 lei (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 54 | + 102% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Craiova (Romania) is 30% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 271 lei (Mex$ 1,315) | Mex$ 848 | + 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 lei (Mex$ 707) | Mex$ 552 | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 lei (Mex$ 1,264) | Mex$ 1,345 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 319 lei (Mex$ 1,543) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 26% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Craiova (Romania) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 68,775 lei (Mex$ 333,183) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.59 lei (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 72 lei (Mex$ 350) | Mex$ 424 | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16 lei (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 283 | - 72% | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Craiova (Romania) is 32% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 lei (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 105 | + 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 137 | + 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 68 lei (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 517 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 58 | + 69% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 43 | + 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 36 | + 113% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.62 lei (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 23 | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 19 | + 120% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 lei (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 87 | + 29% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Craiova (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69 lei (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 298 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 36 lei (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 109 | + 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 143 lei (Mex$ 693) | Mex$ 675 | + 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 lei (Mex$ 613) | Mex$ 605 | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 110 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 54 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 lei (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 36 | - 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,450 lei (Mex$ 11,869) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61 lei (Mex$ 2.94) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 109 lei (Mex$ 528) | Mex$ 522 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 53 | + 49% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 48,000 in Mazatlán you would need to make just about Mex$ 45,435 (9,379 lei) in Craiova.
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