Cost of living in Romania compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 29% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Romania | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (10 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (5.57 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (3.54 B/.) | 3.91 B/. | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (1.45 B/.) | 1.63 B/. | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (3.22 B/.) | 2.85 B/. | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (1.88 B/.) | 2.07 B/. | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (4.04 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.81 lei (1.07 B/.) | 2.55 B/. | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.55 lei (0.79 B/.) | 1.96 B/. | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.84 lei (0.86 B/.) | 1.51 B/. | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (7 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (1.53 B/.) | 2.44 B/. | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.96 lei (0.88 B/.) | 1.61 B/. | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 47% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Romania | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450 lei (769 B/.) | 1,273 B/. | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,340 lei (522 B/.) | 852 B/. | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 473 lei (105 B/.) | 127 B/. | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,014 lei (449 B/.) | 908 B/. | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,491 lei (332 B/.) | 556 B/. | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322 lei (72 B/.) | 78 B/. | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (9 B/.) | 46 B/. | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,476 lei (329 B/.) | 340 B/. | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 432 lei (96 B/.) | 106 B/. | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (10 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 lei (12 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 38% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Romania | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 317 lei (71 B/.) | 48 B/. | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 lei (40 B/.) | 26 B/. | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (74 B/.) | 79 B/. | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 417 lei (93 B/.) | 83 B/. | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 24% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Romania | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,948 lei (22,279 B/.) | 22,433 B/. | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (1.77 B/.) | 1.29 B/. | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (18 B/.) | 42 B/. | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 48% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Romania | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (6 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (6 B/.) | 32 B/. | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 212 lei (47 B/.) | 62 B/. | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (5.10 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (3.57 B/.) | 5.05 B/. | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 lei (3.96 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (1.84 B/.) | 3.79 B/. | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (3.06 B/.) | 3.38 B/. | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (11 B/.) | 19 B/. | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 18% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Romania | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (28 B/.) | 29 B/. | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 lei (15 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136 lei (30 B/.) | 55 B/. | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 193 lei (43 B/.) | 47 B/. | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 lei (6 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (2.61 B/.) | 5.69 B/. | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (2.12 B/.) | 2.75 B/. | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,334 lei (743 B/.) | 651 B/. | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (0.08 B/.) | 0.22 B/. | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 191 lei (43 B/.) | 47 B/. | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (5.07 B/.) | 5.66 B/. | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 29% cheaper than in Panama
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