- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Panama
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 42% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (7 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (4.73 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (2.87 B/.) | 3.81 B/. | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.71 lei (1.15 B/.) | 1.62 B/. | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (2.93 B/.) | 2.92 B/. | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.19 lei (1.27 B/.) | 3.20 B/. | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (3.65 B/.) | 4.68 B/. | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 lei (0.95 B/.) | 4.51 B/. | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.24 lei (0.55 B/.) | 2.00 B/. | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei (0.80 B/.) | 0.87 B/. | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (7 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.44 lei (1.33 B/.) | 2.23 B/. | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.23 lei (0.54 B/.) | 1.62 B/. | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 54% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,615 lei (639 B/.) | 1,595 B/. | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,698 lei (415 B/.) | 1,004 B/. | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 409 lei (100 B/.) | 147 B/. | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,628 lei (398 B/.) | 988 B/. | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,108 lei (271 B/.) | 587 B/. | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 265 lei (65 B/.) | 108 B/. | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (9 B/.) | 31 B/. | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,503 lei (367 B/.) | 350 B/. | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 356 lei (87 B/.) | 95 B/. | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (9 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (5.56 B/.) | 4.18 B/. | + 33% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 1% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 274 lei (67 B/.) | 67 B/. | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 159 lei (39 B/.) | 39 B/. | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (81 B/.) | 82 B/. | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 376 lei (92 B/.) | 97 B/. | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 19% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,038 lei (20,048 B/.) | 20,119 B/. | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.63 lei (1.38 B/.) | 0.80 B/. | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (16 B/.) | 36 B/. | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 43% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (7 B/.) | 5.19 B/. | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (7 B/.) | 28 B/. | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 117 lei (29 B/.) | 41 B/. | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (4.91 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (3.26 B/.) | 5.51 B/. | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (3.63 B/.) | 5.59 B/. | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.62 lei (1.37 B/.) | 3.28 B/. | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (2.57 B/.) | 2.86 B/. | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (7 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 35% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (19 B/.) | 50 B/. | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (11 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147 lei (36 B/.) | 104 B/. | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (32 B/.) | 71 B/. | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (5.16 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (2.37 B/.) | 4.03 B/. | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (1.89 B/.) | 4.06 B/. | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,427 lei (593 B/.) | 586 B/. | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (0.19 B/.) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 187 lei (46 B/.) | 58 B/. | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (4.24 B/.) | 5.30 B/. | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 38% cheaper than in Panama
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