Cost of living in Romania compared to Jamaica
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Romania is 42% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Romania | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (J$1,640) | J$1,387 | + 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (J$989) | J$1,331 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (J$493) | J$857 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (J$263) | J$590 | - 55% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (J$491) | J$1,198 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (J$314) | J$449 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (J$764) | J$1,096 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28 lei (J$177) | J$1,137 | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.14 lei (J$138) | J$766 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.78 lei (J$160) | J$387 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37 lei (J$1,224) | J$2,435 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (J$312) | J$365 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.12 lei (J$104) | J$257 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Romania is 41% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Romania | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,674 lei (J$122,909) | J$200,847 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,354 lei (J$78,736) | J$147,058 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 761 lei (J$25,448) | J$32,754 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,324 lei (J$77,751) | J$135,210 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,494 lei (J$49,966) | J$86,735 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 lei (J$13,380) | J$22,700 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (J$1,278) | J$6,282 | - 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,546 lei (J$51,701) | J$37,333 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (J$20,388) | J$15,276 | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (J$1,550) | J$3,109 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (J$1,158) | J$625 | + 85% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 27% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Romania | Jamaica | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (J$8,412) | J$10,485 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (J$5,903) | J$9,625 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (J$11,415) | J$12,063 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (J$12,786) | J$11,035 | + 16% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 32% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Romania | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,766 lei (J$3,103,092) | J$2,883,590 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (J$241) | J$239 | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (J$3,204) | J$7,357 | - 56% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is about the same as in Jamaica | ||||
Romania | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (J$1,198) | J$1,116 | + 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (J$1,011) | J$1,054 | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 lei (J$8,014) | J$3,512 | + 128% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (J$836) | J$759 | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (J$606) | J$515 | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (J$833) | J$1,000 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (J$235) | J$649 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (J$590) | J$468 | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 47 lei (J$1,584) | J$2,123 | - 25% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 48% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Romania | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110 lei (J$3,679) | J$8,050 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 59 lei (J$1,971) | J$3,055 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (J$4,937) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 240 lei (J$8,035) | J$11,403 | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (J$1,065) | J$1,397 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (J$510) | J$1,103 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (J$389) | J$600 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,666 lei (J$122,637) | J$24,622 | + 398% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (J$18) | J$115 | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (J$6,135) | J$11,000 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (J$819) | J$913 | - 10% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,142 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 39% cheaper than in Jamaica
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