Cost of living in Romania compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 72% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Romania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 lei (CI$9) | CI$24 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 lei (CI$4.98) | CI$12 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (CI$2.78) | CI$6 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (CI$1.23) | CI$3.21 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (CI$2.61) | CI$8 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (CI$1.51) | CI$8 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (CI$3.21) | CI$8 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.66 lei (CI$0.84) | CI$7 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.51 lei (CI$0.63) | CI$5.10 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.92 lei (CI$0.71) | CI$4.29 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (CI$5.68) | CI$30 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (CI$1.27) | CI$5.43 | - 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.17 lei (CI$0.75) | CI$3.34 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 81% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Romania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 lei (CI$630) | CI$4,044 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,289 lei (CI$413) | CI$2,489 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 510 lei (CI$92) | CI$382 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,968 lei (CI$355) | CI$1,958 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,466 lei (CI$264) | CI$1,536 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 361 lei (CI$65) | CI$162 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei (CI$7) | CI$80 | - 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,647 lei (CI$297) | CI$429 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 616 lei (CI$111) | CI$358 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 lei (CI$9) | CI$14 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 lei (CI$9) | CI$16 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 46% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Romania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 315 lei (CI$57) | CI$70 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 lei (CI$33) | CI$70 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 lei (CI$61) | CI$141 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 428 lei (CI$77) | CI$100 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 22% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Romania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,484 lei (CI$17,949) | CI$8,000 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (CI$1.44) | CI$1.35 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (CI$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 59% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Romania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 lei (CI$5.43) | CI$9 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (CI$5.36) | CI$8 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 196 lei (CI$35) | CI$127 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (CI$4.34) | CI$5.00 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (CI$2.91) | CI$6 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (CI$3.40) | CI$6 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (CI$1.59) | CI$5.00 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (CI$2.45) | CI$4.69 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 lei (CI$8) | CI$40 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 53% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Romania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 128 lei (CI$23) | CI$84 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (CI$11) | CI$24 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 125 lei (CI$23) | CI$45 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 192 lei (CI$35) | CI$130 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 lei (CI$5.46) | CI$15 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (CI$2.14) | CI$7 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (CI$1.74) | CI$6 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,334 lei (CI$602) | CI$600 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.36 lei (CI$0.07) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (CI$34) | CI$58 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (CI$4.05) | CI$11 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2023.
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Cost of living in Romania is 64% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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