Cost of living in Romania compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 26% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Romania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei (S/. 38) | S/. 23 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (S/. 21) | S/. 18 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (S/. 13) | S/. 8 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (S/. 5.50) | S/. 4.84 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (S/. 12) | S/. 8 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (S/. 7) | S/. 3.28 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (S/. 15) | S/. 13 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.74 lei (S/. 4.00) | S/. 4.89 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.50 lei (S/. 2.95) | S/. 2.95 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.84 lei (S/. 3.24) | S/. 6 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (S/. 28) | S/. 36 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (S/. 5.81) | S/. 8 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.93 lei (S/. 3.32) | S/. 1.99 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 9% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Romania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450 lei (S/. 2,912) | S/. 2,888 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,340 lei (S/. 1,976) | S/. 1,465 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 473 lei (S/. 399) | S/. 178 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,014 lei (S/. 1,700) | S/. 1,658 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,491 lei (S/. 1,259) | S/. 1,082 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322 lei (S/. 272) | S/. 155 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (S/. 32) | S/. 70 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,476 lei (S/. 1,246) | S/. 1,363 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 432 lei (S/. 365) | S/. 406 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (S/. 37) | S/. 30 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 lei (S/. 44) | S/. 15 | + 199% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 58% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Romania | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 317 lei (S/. 268) | S/. 168 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 lei (S/. 153) | S/. 92 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (S/. 281) | S/. 226 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 417 lei (S/. 352) | S/. 229 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is about the same as in Peru | ||||
| Romania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,948 lei (S/. 84,387) | S/. 66,170 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (S/. 7) | S/. 5.38 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (S/. 70) | S/. 103 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 33% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Romania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (S/. 23) | S/. 19 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (S/. 24) | S/. 11 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 212 lei (S/. 179) | S/. 70 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (S/. 19) | S/. 23 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (S/. 14) | S/. 14 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 lei (S/. 15) | S/. 17 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (S/. 7) | S/. 5.49 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (S/. 12) | S/. 5.72 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (S/. 42) | S/. 31 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 12% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Romania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (S/. 107) | S/. 52 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 lei (S/. 55) | S/. 27 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136 lei (S/. 115) | S/. 125 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 193 lei (S/. 163) | S/. 102 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 lei (S/. 23) | S/. 34 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (S/. 10) | S/. 15 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,334 lei (S/. 2,815) | S/. 2,019 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (S/. 0.32) | S/. 0.64 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 191 lei (S/. 162) | S/. 175 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (S/. 19) | S/. 16 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 14% more expensive than in Peru
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