- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Peru
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 1% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (S/. 23) | S/. 15 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (S/. 15) | S/. 16 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (S/. 10) | S/. 9 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.68 lei (S/. 3.78) | S/. 4.61 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (S/. 9) | S/. 6 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.14 lei (S/. 4.16) | S/. 3.00 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (S/. 12) | S/. 11 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.97 lei (S/. 3.21) | S/. 4.53 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.20 lei (S/. 1.78) | S/. 2.10 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.29 lei (S/. 2.67) | S/. 4.89 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (S/. 22) | S/. 35 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.38 lei (S/. 4.36) | S/. 7 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.07 lei (S/. 1.67) | S/. 2.11 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 24% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,566 lei (S/. 2,076) | S/. 2,601 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,675 lei (S/. 1,355) | S/. 1,619 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 405 lei (S/. 327) | S/. 262 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,555 lei (S/. 1,258) | S/. 1,888 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,043 lei (S/. 844) | S/. 1,022 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 266 lei (S/. 216) | S/. 209 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (S/. 29) | S/. 96 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,480 lei (S/. 1,198) | S/. 1,360 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 339 lei (S/. 274) | S/. 304 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (S/. 28) | S/. 28 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (S/. 18) | S/. 13 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 3% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 263 lei (S/. 213) | S/. 139 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 145 lei (S/. 117) | S/. 128 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 319 lei (S/. 258) | S/. 264 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 363 lei (S/. 294) | S/. 269 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 18% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,475 lei (S/. 67,545) | S/. 65,231 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.41 lei (S/. 4.38) | S/. 3.65 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (S/. 52) | S/. 106 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 3% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (S/. 23) | S/. 18 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (S/. 23) | S/. 24 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 110 lei (S/. 89) | S/. 90 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (S/. 15) | S/. 25 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (S/. 11) | S/. 11 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (S/. 12) | S/. 16 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.24 lei (S/. 4.24) | S/. 4.32 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (S/. 8) | S/. 4.37 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (S/. 23) | S/. 22 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 8% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74 lei (S/. 60) | S/. 57 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (S/. 37) | S/. 34 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135 lei (S/. 110) | S/. 125 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 128 lei (S/. 104) | S/. 119 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (S/. 16) | S/. 21 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (S/. 8) | S/. 11 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (S/. 6) | S/. 13 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,498 lei (S/. 2,022) | S/. 2,086 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 lei (S/. 0.67) | S/. 0.65 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 172 lei (S/. 140) | S/. 167 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (S/. 14) | S/. 10 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 13% cheaper than in Peru
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