Cost of living in Romania compared to Panama
Currency:
Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Romania is 21% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Romania | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (11 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (6 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (3.19 B/.) | 3.80 B/. | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (1.72 B/.) | 1.73 B/. | - 0% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (3.26 B/.) | 3.37 B/. | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (2.06 B/.) | 2.48 B/. | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (5.01 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28 lei (1.16 B/.) | 2.66 B/. | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.14 lei (0.91 B/.) | 2.34 B/. | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.78 lei (1.05 B/.) | 0.95 B/. | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (8 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (2.04 B/.) | 2.56 B/. | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 lei (0.69 B/.) | 1.27 B/. | - 46% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Romania is 33% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Romania | Panama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,678 lei (806 B/.) | 1,244 B/. | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,402 lei (526 B/.) | 790 B/. | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 752 lei (165 B/.) | 115 B/. | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,223 lei (487 B/.) | 755 B/. | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei (316 B/.) | 507 B/. | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 424 lei (93 B/.) | 98 B/. | - 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (8 B/.) | 36 B/. | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,546 lei (339 B/.) | 308 B/. | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (134 B/.) | 98 B/. | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (10 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (8 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 26% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 9% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Romania | Panama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (55 B/.) | 49 B/. | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (39 B/.) | 33 B/. | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (75 B/.) | 87 B/. | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (84 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 5% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Romania is about the same as in Panama | ||||
Romania | Panama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,766 lei (20,320 B/.) | 22,809 B/. | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (1.59 B/.) | 1.08 B/. | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (21 B/.) | 25 B/. | - 17% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 10% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Romania | Panama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (8 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (7 B/.) | 17 B/. | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 lei (52 B/.) | 29 B/. | + 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (5.47 B/.) | 5.50 B/. | - 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (3.97 B/.) | 3.21 B/. | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (5.46 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (1.54 B/.) | 2.68 B/. | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (3.86 B/.) | 2.72 B/. | + 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (10 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 36% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 23% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Romania | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110 lei (24 B/.) | 34 B/. | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 lei (13 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (32 B/.) | 36 B/. | - 9% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225 lei (49 B/.) | 58 B/. | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (7 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (3.34 B/.) | 4.92 B/. | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (2.55 B/.) | 2.83 B/. | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,666 lei (803 B/.) | 663 B/. | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (0.12 B/.) | 0.29 B/. | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (40 B/.) | 49 B/. | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (5.37 B/.) | 5.65 B/. | - 5% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 19% cheaper than in Panama
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