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Cost of living in Romania compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 13% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (COL$22,286) | COL$12,637 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (COL$14,366) | COL$15,847 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (COL$8,880) | COL$7,752 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.71 lei (COL$3,512) | COL$2,518 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (COL$8,843) | COL$4,857 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.19 lei (COL$3,867) | COL$2,772 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (COL$10,814) | COL$7,320 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.93 lei (COL$2,931) | COL$4,720 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.35 lei (COL$1,753) | COL$2,014 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.24 lei (COL$2,413) | COL$2,737 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (COL$21,818) | COL$39,623 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.47 lei (COL$4,080) | COL$3,556 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.19 lei (COL$1,635) | COL$2,127 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 26% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,660 lei (COL$1,982,361) | COL$2,505,770 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,655 lei (COL$1,233,645) | COL$1,431,600 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 429 lei (COL$319,443) | COL$348,724 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,583 lei (COL$1,180,040) | COL$1,691,400 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,138 lei (COL$847,981) | COL$929,527 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 263 lei (COL$195,970) | COL$221,588 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40 lei (COL$29,974) | COL$75,176 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,441 lei (COL$1,073,761) | COL$1,243,480 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 361 lei (COL$268,981) | COL$317,870 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (COL$28,636) | COL$19,337 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (COL$17,491) | COL$29,434 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 288 lei (COL$214,775) | COL$167,398 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 lei (COL$109,365) | COL$130,712 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 348 lei (COL$259,454) | COL$266,368 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400 lei (COL$297,807) | COL$227,935 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 18% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,897 lei (COL$61,786,615) | COL$56,408,600 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.68 lei (COL$4,234) | COL$2,523 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (COL$49,347) | COL$115,625 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 11% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 lei (COL$22,174) | COL$18,140 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (COL$24,445) | COL$19,104 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 126 lei (COL$94,002) | COL$103,374 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (COL$13,711) | COL$21,943 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (COL$10,054) | COL$13,433 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (COL$11,864) | COL$15,522 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.75 lei (COL$4,289) | COL$6,346 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (COL$7,615) | COL$4,476 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (COL$25,259) | COL$14,758 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 27% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 81 lei (COL$60,337) | COL$48,436 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 lei (COL$35,341) | COL$23,458 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 140 lei (COL$104,465) | COL$146,274 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 144 lei (COL$107,693) | COL$92,487 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (COL$18,467) | COL$18,537 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (COL$7,505) | COL$6,327 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (COL$5,727) | COL$6,193 | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,401 lei (COL$1,789,398) | COL$1,692,600 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (COL$570) | COL$250 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 189 lei (COL$141,182) | COL$113,993 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (COL$13,013) | COL$5,668 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,141 prices entered by 1,014 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 7% cheaper than in Colombia
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