Cost of living in Constanţa (Romania) is 6% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia)
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Constanţa (Romania) is 11% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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Constanţa | Medellín | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55 lei (COL$46,629) | COL$35,503 | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 lei (COL$24,247) | COL$28,334 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (COL$12,369) | COL$12,694 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 lei (COL$7,416) | COL$4,090 | + 81% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (COL$12,948) | COL$10,351 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 lei (COL$11,237) | COL$4,269 | + 163% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 lei (COL$16,877) | COL$14,199 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 lei (COL$6,952) | COL$7,790 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.21 lei (COL$3,554) | COL$3,639 | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.24 lei (COL$3,581) | COL$4,007 | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37 lei (COL$31,033) | COL$51,602 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (COL$8,110) | COL$6,314 | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.17 lei (COL$3,521) | COL$4,366 | - 19% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Constanţa (Romania) is 18% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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Constanţa | Medellín | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,936 lei (COL$2,480,372) | COL$4,460,580 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,118 lei (COL$1,789,212) | COL$2,198,990 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 710 lei (COL$599,623) | COL$284,253 | + 111% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,328 lei (COL$1,966,755) | COL$2,594,320 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei (COL$1,218,528) | COL$1,224,060 | - 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 lei (COL$444,431) | COL$186,664 | + 138% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (COL$39,772) | COL$77,408 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,677 lei (COL$1,416,691) | COL$1,491,800 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 367 lei (COL$309,796) | COL$608,373 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 lei (COL$41,871) | COL$31,202 | + 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 lei (COL$23,511) | COL$14,707 | + 60% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Constanţa (Romania) is about the same as in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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Constanţa | Medellín | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 297 lei (COL$251,271) | COL$218,862 | + 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 169 lei (COL$142,412) | COL$153,601 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 lei (COL$274,451) | COL$397,426 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 397 lei (COL$335,183) | COL$276,452 | + 21% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Constanţa (Romania) is 26% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | COL$77,859,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (COL$6,130) | COL$4,883 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (COL$55,613) | COL$151,581 | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 54 lei (COL$45,505) | COL$31,408 | + 45% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Constanţa (Romania) is 11% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (COL$21,935) | COL$22,014 | - 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 lei (COL$19,052) | COL$27,401 | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 232 lei (COL$195,980) | COL$103,894 | + 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 lei (COL$23,977) | COL$21,489 | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 lei (COL$17,467) | COL$16,866 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 lei (COL$24,090) | COL$17,806 | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (COL$6,241) | COL$7,879 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (COL$11,078) | COL$7,418 | + 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 lei (COL$32,647) | COL$48,009 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Constanţa (Romania) is 29% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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Constanţa | Medellín | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103 lei (COL$87,305) | COL$56,399 | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 59 lei (COL$50,066) | COL$38,189 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 131 lei (COL$110,402) | COL$107,205 | + 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 216 lei (COL$182,116) | COL$131,048 | + 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (COL$27,808) | COL$30,403 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 lei (COL$14,914) | COL$8,987 | + 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (COL$8,147) | COL$9,854 | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,361 lei (COL$1,994,444) | COL$2,809,580 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei (COL$627) | COL$176 | + 257% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 226 lei (COL$190,688) | COL$163,984 | + 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 lei (COL$21,118) | COL$9,783 | + 116% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 799 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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