- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 16% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (COL$22,425) | COL$12,125 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (COL$14,479) | COL$15,411 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (COL$8,896) | COL$6,926 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.70 lei (COL$3,566) | COL$2,510 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (COL$8,856) | COL$4,730 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.14 lei (COL$3,903) | COL$2,754 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (COL$10,840) | COL$7,050 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 lei (COL$3,008) | COL$5,066 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (COL$1,688) | COL$2,184 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.29 lei (COL$2,495) | COL$2,618 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (COL$20,798) | COL$33,783 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.37 lei (COL$4,077) | COL$3,712 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.15 lei (COL$1,633) | COL$2,252 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 22% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,548 lei (COL$1,933,715) | COL$2,587,380 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,675 lei (COL$1,271,412) | COL$1,430,950 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 407 lei (COL$308,689) | COL$304,889 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,545 lei (COL$1,172,415) | COL$1,604,320 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,045 lei (COL$793,424) | COL$946,988 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 262 lei (COL$199,006) | COL$208,345 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (COL$25,986) | COL$71,294 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,450 lei (COL$1,100,456) | COL$1,334,230 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 343 lei (COL$260,715) | COL$299,317 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (COL$26,364) | COL$18,971 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 lei (COL$18,166) | COL$12,900 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 5% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 260 lei (COL$197,524) | COL$174,533 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 lei (COL$111,489) | COL$130,696 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 lei (COL$246,685) | COL$255,733 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (COL$283,162) | COL$232,972 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 19% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,769 lei (COL$61,308,368) | COL$60,484,300 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47 lei (COL$4,155) | COL$2,370 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (COL$50,025) | COL$113,332 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 16% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (COL$20,970) | COL$16,916 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (COL$21,184) | COL$21,544 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113 lei (COL$85,947) | COL$116,927 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (COL$14,706) | COL$17,559 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (COL$10,076) | COL$13,293 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (COL$11,109) | COL$15,184 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.43 lei (COL$4,122) | COL$6,296 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (COL$8,019) | COL$4,034 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (COL$21,234) | COL$17,454 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 21% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 lei (COL$57,749) | COL$56,567 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (COL$34,981) | COL$24,218 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135 lei (COL$102,115) | COL$141,941 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 129 lei (COL$98,284) | COL$101,870 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (COL$15,756) | COL$19,984 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (COL$7,520) | COL$5,907 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (COL$5,792) | COL$6,618 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,461 lei (COL$1,868,087) | COL$1,638,490 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 lei (COL$579) | COL$223 | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 lei (COL$132,739) | COL$111,823 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (COL$12,957) | COL$5,175 | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
759.061
COP
/
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Cost of living in Romania is 7% cheaper than in Colombia
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