- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Panama
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 32% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (7 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (4.81 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (2.96 B/.) | 2.73 B/. | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.70 lei (1.19 B/.) | 1.58 B/. | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (2.94 B/.) | 2.42 B/. | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.14 lei (1.30 B/.) | 2.54 B/. | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (3.60 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 lei (1.00 B/.) | 3.48 B/. | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (0.56 B/.) | 1.71 B/. | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.29 lei (0.83 B/.) | 0.94 B/. | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (7 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.37 lei (1.36 B/.) | 2.17 B/. | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.15 lei (0.54 B/.) | 1.67 B/. | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 56% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,548 lei (643 B/.) | 1,530 B/. | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,675 lei (423 B/.) | 965 B/. | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 407 lei (103 B/.) | 178 B/. | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,545 lei (390 B/.) | 1,113 B/. | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,045 lei (264 B/.) | 681 B/. | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 262 lei (66 B/.) | 118 B/. | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (9 B/.) | 33 B/. | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,450 lei (366 B/.) | 336 B/. | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 343 lei (87 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (9 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 lei (6 B/.) | 4.02 B/. | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 2% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 260 lei (66 B/.) | 56 B/. | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 lei (37 B/.) | 38 B/. | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 lei (82 B/.) | 78 B/. | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (94 B/.) | 98 B/. | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 11% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,769 lei (20,375 B/.) | 18,395 B/. | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47 lei (1.38 B/.) | 0.78 B/. | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (17 B/.) | 33 B/. | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 46% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (7 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (7 B/.) | 31 B/. | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113 lei (29 B/.) | 44 B/. | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (4.89 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (3.35 B/.) | 5.68 B/. | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (3.69 B/.) | 5.15 B/. | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.43 lei (1.37 B/.) | 3.51 B/. | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (2.67 B/.) | 2.54 B/. | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (7 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 31% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 lei (19 B/.) | 43 B/. | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (12 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135 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 (33 B/.) | 73 B/. | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (5.24 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (2.50 B/.) | 4.43 B/. | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (1.92 B/.) | 4.17 B/. | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,461 lei (621 B/.) | 526 B/. | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 lei (0.19 B/.) | 0.15 B/. | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 lei (44 B/.) | 61 B/. | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (4.31 B/.) | 5.11 B/. | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 36% cheaper than in Panama
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