Cost of living in Romania compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Romania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 276 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 147 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 67 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 26 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 45 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 26 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 85 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.96 lei (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 48 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.61 lei (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 32 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.98 lei (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 28 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 257 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 34 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.08 lei (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Romania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,579 lei (Mex$ 13,606) | Mex$ 20,715 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,317 lei (Mex$ 8,807) | Mex$ 10,357 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 727 lei (Mex$ 2,765) | Mex$ 1,040 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,975 lei (Mex$ 7,509) | Mex$ 12,801 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,464 lei (Mex$ 5,566) | Mex$ 6,775 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421 lei (Mex$ 1,600) | Mex$ 709 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 398 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,519 lei (Mex$ 5,773) | Mex$ 6,640 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 532 lei (Mex$ 2,024) | Mex$ 2,559 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 lei (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 115 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 lei (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 125 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Romania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 335 lei (Mex$ 1,273) | Mex$ 965 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 182 lei (Mex$ 691) | Mex$ 709 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 342 lei (Mex$ 1,300) | Mex$ 1,693 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 450 lei (Mex$ 1,712) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Romania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,966 lei (Mex$ 383,795) | Mex$ 386,057 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 23 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (Mex$ 342) | Mex$ 541 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Romania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 90 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 223 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 209 lei (Mex$ 793) | Mex$ 587 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 75 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 60 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 lei (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 67 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 39 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 35 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 243 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Romania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 131 lei (Mex$ 498) | Mex$ 361 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 155 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 123 lei (Mex$ 466) | Mex$ 811 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212 lei (Mex$ 806) | Mex$ 762 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 163 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 80 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 45 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,265 lei (Mex$ 12,410) | Mex$ 10,790 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 lei (Mex$ 1.39) | Mex$ 2.31 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192 lei (Mex$ 730) | Mex$ 873 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 78 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 14% cheaper than in Mexico
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