- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Panama
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 36% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (7 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 lei (4.59 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (2.83 B/.) | 2.96 B/. | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.63 lei (1.15 B/.) | 1.53 B/. | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (2.78 B/.) | 2.62 B/. | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.14 lei (1.28 B/.) | 2.83 B/. | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (3.37 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.97 lei (0.99 B/.) | 4.43 B/. | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (0.55 B/.) | 1.95 B/. | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.20 lei (0.80 B/.) | 0.88 B/. | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (7 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.39 lei (1.34 B/.) | 2.21 B/. | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.09 lei (0.52 B/.) | 1.52 B/. | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 55% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,585 lei (643 B/.) | 1,474 B/. | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,645 lei (409 B/.) | 926 B/. | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 397 lei (99 B/.) | 164 B/. | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,531 lei (381 B/.) | 1,109 B/. | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,012 lei (252 B/.) | 681 B/. | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 267 lei (67 B/.) | 123 B/. | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (9 B/.) | 33 B/. | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,535 lei (382 B/.) | 329 B/. | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 328 lei (82 B/.) | 82 B/. | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 lei (8 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26 lei (6 B/.) | 4.02 B/. | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 2% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (63 B/.) | 55 B/. | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 144 lei (36 B/.) | 36 B/. | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 lei (79 B/.) | 74 B/. | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 lei (90 B/.) | 100 B/. | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 11% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,037 lei (20,419 B/.) | 18,091 B/. | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.26 lei (1.31 B/.) | 0.78 B/. | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (16 B/.) | 33 B/. | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 38% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (7 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 lei (7 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 109 lei (27 B/.) | 42 B/. | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (4.45 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (3.14 B/.) | 5.81 B/. | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (3.41 B/.) | 5.17 B/. | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.40 lei (1.34 B/.) | 3.40 B/. | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (2.54 B/.) | 2.66 B/. | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (7 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 28% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 lei (18 B/.) | 40 B/. | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (11 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 137 lei (34 B/.) | 86 B/. | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 129 lei (32 B/.) | 69 B/. | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (5.04 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (2.51 B/.) | 4.37 B/. | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (1.82 B/.) | 3.81 B/. | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,529 lei (630 B/.) | 630 B/. | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 lei (0.21 B/.) | 0.15 B/. | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 191 lei (47 B/.) | 60 B/. | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (4.16 B/.) | 5.04 B/. | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 35% cheaper than in Panama
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