Cost of living in Romania compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Romania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 lei (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 339 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 lei (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 178 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 71 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 29 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 49 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 34 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 91 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.84 lei (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 47 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.39 lei (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 34 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.60 lei (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 31 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 261 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 39 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 28 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Romania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,494 lei (Mex$ 16,003) | Mex$ 23,081 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,497 lei (Mex$ 11,440) | Mex$ 12,115 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 558 lei (Mex$ 2,554) | Mex$ 1,250 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,294 lei (Mex$ 10,507) | Mex$ 15,222 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,715 lei (Mex$ 7,858) | Mex$ 7,529 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 lei (Mex$ 1,834) | Mex$ 743 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 409 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,212 lei (Mex$ 5,553) | Mex$ 5,835 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 lei (Mex$ 2,093) | Mex$ 2,355 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 lei (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 132 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80 lei (Mex$ 367) | Mex$ 139 | + 164% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Romania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 350 lei (Mex$ 1,603) | Mex$ 990 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 lei (Mex$ 691) | Mex$ 739 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 365 lei (Mex$ 1,672) | Mex$ 1,738 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 397 lei (Mex$ 1,820) | Mex$ 1,413 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Romania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,790 lei (Mex$ 580,773) | Mex$ 392,521 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 24 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 97 lei (Mex$ 444) | Mex$ 650 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Romania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 107 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46 lei (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 284 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 325 lei (Mex$ 1,489) | Mex$ 650 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 95 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 lei (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 69 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 84 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 45 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 lei (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 44 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 299 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Romania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 148 lei (Mex$ 679) | Mex$ 394 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 61 lei (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 176 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 237 lei (Mex$ 1,088) | Mex$ 911 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 209 lei (Mex$ 955) | Mex$ 848 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 181 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 lei (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 103 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 58 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,692 lei (Mex$ 16,913) | Mex$ 11,292 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 lei (Mex$ 1.15) | Mex$ 2.56 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 193 lei (Mex$ 883) | Mex$ 908 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 lei (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 81 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is about the same as in Mexico
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