- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 9% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (COL$21,216) | COL$12,181 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (COL$13,397) | COL$15,502 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (COL$8,232) | COL$7,143 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.63 lei (COL$3,350) | COL$2,533 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (COL$8,097) | COL$4,729 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.16 lei (COL$3,732) | COL$2,725 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (COL$9,805) | COL$7,274 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 lei (COL$2,889) | COL$4,966 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.23 lei (COL$1,616) | COL$2,204 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 lei (COL$2,312) | COL$2,600 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (COL$19,059) | COL$32,816 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.40 lei (COL$3,905) | COL$3,766 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.09 lei (COL$1,514) | COL$2,226 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 27% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,585 lei (COL$1,870,894) | COL$2,618,630 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,645 lei (COL$1,190,446) | COL$1,456,880 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 397 lei (COL$287,059) | COL$353,305 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,532 lei (COL$1,109,120) | COL$1,618,810 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,012 lei (COL$732,264) | COL$976,621 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 267 lei (COL$193,489) | COL$220,306 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (COL$25,620) | COL$70,672 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,535 lei (COL$1,110,748) | COL$1,303,880 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 328 lei (COL$237,742) | COL$300,320 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 lei (COL$24,500) | COL$18,847 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26 lei (COL$18,864) | COL$12,542 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 254 lei (COL$183,597) | COL$168,609 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 144 lei (COL$103,991) | COL$142,882 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 lei (COL$230,310) | COL$243,683 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 lei (COL$261,315) | COL$228,698 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 22% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,037 lei (COL$59,378,278) | COL$61,682,500 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 lei (COL$3,814) | COL$2,308 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (COL$47,347) | COL$113,966 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 20% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (COL$20,743) | COL$15,721 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 lei (COL$19,674) | COL$22,749 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 109 lei (COL$78,597) | COL$109,490 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (COL$12,940) | COL$16,803 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (COL$9,145) | COL$13,277 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (COL$9,925) | COL$14,523 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.40 lei (COL$3,909) | COL$6,435 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (COL$7,393) | COL$3,584 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (COL$20,174) | COL$16,021 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 25% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 lei (COL$52,909) | COL$52,353 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (COL$33,083) | COL$23,934 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 137 lei (COL$99,234) | COL$141,079 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 129 lei (COL$93,242) | COL$94,776 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (COL$14,646) | COL$19,900 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (COL$7,286) | COL$5,663 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (COL$5,295) | COL$6,585 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,529 lei (COL$1,830,737) | COL$1,594,070 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 lei (COL$602) | COL$221 | + 172% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 191 lei (COL$138,095) | COL$106,897 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (COL$12,090) | COL$5,098 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,833 prices entered by 1,181 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 11% cheaper than in Colombia
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