- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Peru
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 2% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (S/. 24) | S/. 15 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (S/. 16) | S/. 15 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (S/. 10) | S/. 9 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.71 lei (S/. 3.85) | S/. 4.37 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (S/. 10) | S/. 6 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.19 lei (S/. 4.23) | S/. 3.16 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (S/. 12) | S/. 12 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 lei (S/. 3.17) | S/. 4.53 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.24 lei (S/. 1.83) | S/. 2.21 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei (S/. 2.67) | S/. 4.84 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (S/. 23) | S/. 35 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.44 lei (S/. 4.44) | S/. 7 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.23 lei (S/. 1.82) | S/. 2.29 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 27% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,615 lei (S/. 2,135) | S/. 2,760 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,698 lei (S/. 1,386) | S/. 1,804 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 409 lei (S/. 334) | S/. 265 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,628 lei (S/. 1,330) | S/. 2,223 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,108 lei (S/. 905) | S/. 1,306 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 265 lei (S/. 216) | S/. 164 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (S/. 29) | S/. 96 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,503 lei (S/. 1,228) | S/. 1,371 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 356 lei (S/. 291) | S/. 305 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (S/. 29) | S/. 30 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (S/. 19) | S/. 13 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 6% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 274 lei (S/. 224) | S/. 150 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 159 lei (S/. 130) | S/. 137 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (S/. 272) | S/. 268 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 376 lei (S/. 307) | S/. 266 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 14% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,038 lei (S/. 66,989) | S/. 64,043 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.63 lei (S/. 4.60) | S/. 3.84 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (S/. 53) | S/. 98 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 3% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (S/. 23) | S/. 21 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (S/. 24) | S/. 22 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 117 lei (S/. 95) | S/. 109 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (S/. 16) | S/. 27 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (S/. 11) | S/. 11 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (S/. 12) | S/. 15 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.62 lei (S/. 4.59) | S/. 4.19 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (S/. 9) | S/. 4.25 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (S/. 23) | S/. 24 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 13% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (S/. 64) | S/. 70 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (S/. 38) | S/. 34 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147 lei (S/. 120) | S/. 132 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (S/. 108) | S/. 134 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (S/. 17) | S/. 23 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (S/. 8) | S/. 11 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (S/. 6) | S/. 13 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,427 lei (S/. 1,982) | S/. 2,297 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (S/. 0.63) | S/. 0.69 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 187 lei (S/. 152) | S/. 169 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (S/. 14) | S/. 11 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 13% cheaper than in Peru
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