Cost of living in Romania compared to Colombia
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Romania is 5% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Romania | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (COL$41,704) | COL$35,926 | + 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (COL$25,144) | COL$26,648 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (COL$12,384) | COL$10,705 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (COL$6,696) | COL$4,545 | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (COL$12,645) | COL$9,776 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (COL$7,987) | COL$4,171 | + 92% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (COL$19,433) | COL$12,479 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28 lei (COL$4,490) | COL$9,405 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.14 lei (COL$3,519) | COL$3,552 | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.78 lei (COL$4,065) | COL$4,084 | - 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (COL$29,446) | COL$47,778 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (COL$7,917) | COL$6,561 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 lei (COL$2,669) | COL$3,694 | - 28% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Romania is 6% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Romania | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,678 lei (COL$3,127,642) | COL$3,431,470 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,402 lei (COL$2,042,547) | COL$1,816,540 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 752 lei (COL$639,375) | COL$334,934 | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,223 lei (COL$1,890,644) | COL$1,939,220 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei (COL$1,227,466) | COL$1,047,990 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 424 lei (COL$360,258) | COL$234,976 | + 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (COL$32,620) | COL$74,151 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,546 lei (COL$1,314,324) | COL$1,386,040 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (COL$518,300) | COL$444,453 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (COL$39,401) | COL$21,857 | + 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (COL$29,438) | COL$14,400 | + 104% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Romania is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
Romania | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (COL$213,855) | COL$205,158 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (COL$150,068) | COL$139,363 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (COL$290,192) | COL$358,761 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (COL$325,046) | COL$301,004 | + 8% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 16% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Romania | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,766 lei (COL$78,886,114) | COL$73,975,400 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (COL$6,166) | COL$4,009 | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (COL$81,454) | COL$147,580 | - 45% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 20% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Romania | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (COL$30,461) | COL$21,178 | + 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (COL$25,705) | COL$27,786 | - 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 lei (COL$203,728) | COL$120,452 | + 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (COL$21,245) | COL$24,902 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (COL$15,417) | COL$14,232 | + 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (COL$21,181) | COL$19,846 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (COL$5,966) | COL$8,145 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (COL$15,000) | COL$6,086 | + 146% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (COL$38,124) | COL$32,498 | + 17% | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 48% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Romania | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110 lei (COL$93,539) | COL$51,543 | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 lei (COL$48,991) | COL$30,038 | + 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (COL$125,500) | COL$134,433 | - 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225 lei (COL$191,057) | COL$125,396 | + 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (COL$27,066) | COL$33,247 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (COL$12,957) | COL$10,735 | + 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (COL$9,893) | COL$5,952 | + 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,666 lei (COL$3,117,642) | COL$2,545,900 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (COL$451) | COL$203 | + 122% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (COL$155,972) | COL$112,857 | + 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (COL$20,831) | COL$9,009 | + 131% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 5% more expensive than in Colombia
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