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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 38% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 lei (8 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 lei (4.66 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (2.73 B/.) | 3.70 B/. | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.89 lei (1.14 B/.) | 1.55 B/. | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (2.80 B/.) | 2.27 B/. | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.53 lei (1.29 B/.) | 2.67 B/. | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (3.78 B/.) | 5.78 B/. | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.90 lei (0.91 B/.) | 2.84 B/. | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.61 lei (0.61 B/.) | 2.49 B/. | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.18 lei (0.74 B/.) | 0.93 B/. | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (7 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.79 lei (1.35 B/.) | 2.34 B/. | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.20 lei (0.51 B/.) | 1.27 B/. | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 51% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,877 lei (673 B/.) | 1,414 B/. | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,731 lei (405 B/.) | 875 B/. | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 427 lei (100 B/.) | 147 B/. | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,654 lei (387 B/.) | 1,028 B/. | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,119 lei (262 B/.) | 659 B/. | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 238 lei (56 B/.) | 102 B/. | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (9 B/.) | 31 B/. | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,555 lei (364 B/.) | 361 B/. | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 388 lei (91 B/.) | 97 B/. | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 lei (9 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 lei (6 B/.) | 5.32 B/. | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 9% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 289 lei (68 B/.) | 56 B/. | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 157 lei (37 B/.) | 34 B/. | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 345 lei (81 B/.) | 81 B/. | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 396 lei (92 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 21% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 84,245 lei (19,700 B/.) | 21,657 B/. | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.76 lei (1.35 B/.) | 0.81 B/. | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 67 lei (16 B/.) | 36 B/. | - 56% | |
| 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/.) | 7 B/. | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (7 B/.) | 31 B/. | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 126 lei (29 B/.) | 47 B/. | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 lei (3.96 B/.) | 5.22 B/. | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (3.09 B/.) | 4.23 B/. | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (3.63 B/.) | 5.33 B/. | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (1.50 B/.) | 2.83 B/. | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (2.22 B/.) | 2.41 B/. | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (7 B/.) | 16 B/. | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 29% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 lei (23 B/.) | 40 B/. | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 lei (12 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (35 B/.) | 55 B/. | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 141 lei (33 B/.) | 65 B/. | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 lei (5.13 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (2.77 B/.) | 4.44 B/. | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (1.82 B/.) | 2.85 B/. | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,115 lei (495 B/.) | 558 B/. | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 lei (0.20 B/.) | 0.25 B/. | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192 lei (45 B/.) | 50 B/. | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (4.15 B/.) | 5.48 B/. | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 35% cheaper than in Panama
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