Cost of living in Romania compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 30% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 lei (8 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (5.12 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (3.35 B/.) | 2.89 B/. | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.28 lei (1.28 B/.) | 1.54 B/. | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (3.01 B/.) | 2.71 B/. | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (1.49 B/.) | 2.50 B/. | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (3.85 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.14 lei (1.01 B/.) | 2.74 B/. | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.86 lei (0.69 B/.) | 2.04 B/. | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.14 lei (0.76 B/.) | 0.96 B/. | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (7 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.70 lei (1.38 B/.) | 2.26 B/. | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.58 lei (0.63 B/.) | 1.48 B/. | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 43% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,146 lei (763 B/.) | 1,283 B/. | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,066 lei (501 B/.) | 919 B/. | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 446 lei (108 B/.) | 117 B/. | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,950 lei (473 B/.) | 899 B/. | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,223 lei (297 B/.) | 620 B/. | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 290 lei (70 B/.) | 89 B/. | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (8 B/.) | 38 B/. | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,647 lei (400 B/.) | 426 B/. | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 382 lei (93 B/.) | 118 B/. | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (8 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 lei (6 B/.) | 4.48 B/. | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 40% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 323 lei (78 B/.) | 49 B/. | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 190 lei (46 B/.) | 34 B/. | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 348 lei (84 B/.) | 68 B/. | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 390 lei (95 B/.) | 75 B/. | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 14% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,449 lei (18,790 B/.) | 19,787 B/. | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.08 lei (1.23 B/.) | 0.76 B/. | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 73 lei (18 B/.) | 32 B/. | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 32% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (6 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 lei (9 B/.) | 26 B/. | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 162 lei (39 B/.) | 43 B/. | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (4.70 B/.) | 4.94 B/. | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (3.47 B/.) | 3.57 B/. | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (4.21 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (1.46 B/.) | 2.30 B/. | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (2.66 B/.) | 2.67 B/. | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (8 B/.) | 18 B/. | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 18% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 106 lei (26 B/.) | 33 B/. | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (12 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 154 lei (37 B/.) | 39 B/. | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 181 lei (44 B/.) | 57 B/. | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (5.71 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (2.98 B/.) | 4.47 B/. | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (1.99 B/.) | 4.05 B/. | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,513 lei (610 B/.) | 537 B/. | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.51 lei (0.12 B/.) | 0.24 B/. | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199 lei (48 B/.) | 47 B/. | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (4.60 B/.) | 5.55 B/. | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 27% cheaper than in Panama
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