Cost of living in Romania compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 27% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 lei (COL$31,454) | COL$22,293 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (COL$17,563) | COL$17,506 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (COL$11,468) | COL$7,199 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.15 lei (COL$4,570) | COL$2,732 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (COL$10,275) | COL$5,331 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (COL$5,522) | COL$2,713 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (COL$13,160) | COL$7,906 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.28 lei (COL$3,796) | COL$5,383 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.68 lei (COL$2,379) | COL$2,119 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.46 lei (COL$3,068) | COL$2,962 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (COL$25,231) | COL$40,298 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.77 lei (COL$5,122) | COL$4,240 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.54 lei (COL$2,254) | COL$2,124 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 11% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,038 lei (COL$2,695,021) | COL$2,532,010 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,013 lei (COL$1,785,439) | COL$1,211,720 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 448 lei (COL$397,534) | COL$231,234 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,950 lei (COL$1,729,453) | COL$1,473,220 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,220 lei (COL$1,082,110) | COL$829,229 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 308 lei (COL$273,520) | COL$156,049 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (COL$30,101) | COL$71,405 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,295 lei (COL$1,148,368) | COL$1,187,150 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 375 lei (COL$333,001) | COL$330,161 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (COL$33,905) | COL$18,369 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 lei (COL$18,501) | COL$10,942 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 51% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 lei (COL$258,641) | COL$165,417 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 177 lei (COL$157,237) | COL$102,038 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 327 lei (COL$289,925) | COL$245,432 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (COL$338,899) | COL$202,594 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 11% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,271 lei (COL$75,634,058) | COL$59,256,700 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.85 lei (COL$4,304) | COL$2,387 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 69 lei (COL$61,368) | COL$129,091 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 24% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (COL$27,162) | COL$15,522 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 43 lei (COL$37,934) | COL$14,001 | + 171% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 141 lei (COL$124,920) | COL$83,864 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 lei (COL$16,256) | COL$16,949 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (COL$11,095) | COL$12,178 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (COL$14,279) | COL$15,341 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 lei (COL$4,664) | COL$6,178 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (COL$8,517) | COL$4,636 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 lei (COL$32,169) | COL$21,100 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 65% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 lei (COL$88,304) | COL$32,707 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 lei (COL$44,010) | COL$23,727 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 139 lei (COL$123,575) | COL$88,582 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 195 lei (COL$173,367) | COL$95,589 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (COL$21,202) | COL$22,692 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (COL$9,837) | COL$7,836 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (COL$7,241) | COL$3,546 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,578 lei (COL$2,286,305) | COL$1,788,140 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61 lei (COL$543) | COL$240 | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 186 lei (COL$165,179) | COL$118,924 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (COL$17,812) | COL$8,343 | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 19% more expensive than in Colombia
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