Cost of living in Romania compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Romania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei ($11) | $8 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei ($5.82) | $7 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei ($3.41) | $2.76 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei ($1.58) | $1.05 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei ($3.14) | $2.42 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei ($1.91) | $1.21 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei ($4.19) | $3.80 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.96 lei ($1.07) | $2.03 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.61 lei ($0.78) | $1.18 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.98 lei ($0.86) | $1.54 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei ($7) | $15 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei ($1.64) | $2.08 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.08 lei ($0.89) | $0.96 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Romania is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Romania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,579 lei ($776) | $676 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,317 lei ($502) | $399 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 727 lei ($158) | $58 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,975 lei ($428) | $530 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,464 lei ($318) | $292 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421 lei ($91) | $44 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei ($9) | $24 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,519 lei ($329) | $457 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 532 lei ($115) | $162 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 lei ($12) | $7 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 lei ($11) | $10 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 6% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Romania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 335 lei ($73) | $60 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 182 lei ($39) | $45 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 342 lei ($74) | $112 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 450 lei ($98) | $82 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 14% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Romania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,966 lei ($21,896) | $20,603 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei ($1.66) | $0.83 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei ($20) | $22 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Romania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei ($8) | $6 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei ($7) | $9 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 209 lei ($45) | $36 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei ($5.28) | $7 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei ($4.00) | $4.12 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 lei ($4.34) | $7 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei ($1.93) | $2.16 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei ($3.26) | $1.68 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei ($11) | $14 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 16% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Romania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 131 lei ($28) | $18 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei ($14) | $12 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 123 lei ($27) | $43 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212 lei ($46) | $51 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei ($7) | $10 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei ($2.60) | $3.46 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei ($2.14) | $1.84 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,265 lei ($708) | $838 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 lei ($0.08) | $0.20 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192 lei ($42) | $51 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei ($4.96) | $4.92 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is about the same as in Ecuador
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