- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 18% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (COL$23,299) | COL$12,142 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (COL$14,980) | COL$15,802 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (COL$9,141) | COL$7,534 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.71 lei (COL$3,669) | COL$2,464 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (COL$9,355) | COL$4,957 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.17 lei (COL$4,034) | COL$2,881 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (COL$11,572) | COL$7,062 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 lei (COL$3,029) | COL$5,174 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.25 lei (COL$1,752) | COL$2,198 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei (COL$2,552) | COL$2,797 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (COL$21,769) | COL$36,438 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.44 lei (COL$4,242) | COL$3,585 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.22 lei (COL$1,729) | COL$2,171 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 21% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,618 lei (COL$2,041,214) | COL$2,601,220 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,690 lei (COL$1,317,812) | COL$1,442,500 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 410 lei (COL$319,638) | COL$324,594 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,623 lei (COL$1,265,612) | COL$1,684,750 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,093 lei (COL$852,202) | COL$951,358 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 265 lei (COL$206,623) | COL$237,056 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (COL$27,024) | COL$74,845 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,511 lei (COL$1,178,048) | COL$1,300,360 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 358 lei (COL$279,236) | COL$296,007 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (COL$27,817) | COL$19,695 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 lei (COL$16,829) | COL$12,861 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 9% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 274 lei (COL$213,695) | COL$165,424 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 159 lei (COL$123,933) | COL$122,398 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (COL$259,849) | COL$256,304 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 368 lei (COL$286,969) | COL$225,973 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 17% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,799 lei (COL$63,786,293) | COL$58,657,100 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.62 lei (COL$4,379) | COL$2,388 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (COL$50,709) | COL$116,485 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 7% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (COL$22,077) | COL$17,653 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (COL$22,751) | COL$18,768 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 116 lei (COL$90,304) | COL$96,456 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (COL$15,659) | COL$19,662 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (COL$10,416) | COL$12,849 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (COL$11,569) | COL$15,236 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.62 lei (COL$4,380) | COL$6,235 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (COL$8,284) | COL$4,001 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (COL$22,399) | COL$17,281 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 32% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (COL$61,499) | COL$49,311 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (COL$35,882) | COL$23,208 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147 lei (COL$114,707) | COL$141,010 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (COL$103,290) | COL$101,564 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (COL$16,478) | COL$18,389 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (COL$7,540) | COL$5,907 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (COL$5,993) | COL$6,030 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,427 lei (COL$1,892,655) | COL$1,668,560 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (COL$603) | COL$249 | + 142% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 187 lei (COL$145,549) | COL$103,775 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (COL$13,523) | COL$5,362 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
779.798
COP
/
RON
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,775 prices entered by 1,044 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is about the same as in Colombia
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