- 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 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (S/. 15) | S/. 16 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (S/. 10) | S/. 9 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.72 lei (S/. 3.88) | S/. 4.70 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (S/. 10) | S/. 6 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.20 lei (S/. 4.27) | S/. 3.12 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (S/. 12) | S/. 11 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.93 lei (S/. 3.23) | S/. 4.66 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.23 lei (S/. 1.83) | S/. 2.09 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.30 lei (S/. 2.71) | S/. 4.96 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (S/. 23) | S/. 34 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.39 lei (S/. 4.43) | S/. 7 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.18 lei (S/. 1.79) | S/. 2.05 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 25% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,548 lei (S/. 2,092) | S/. 2,562 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,651 lei (S/. 1,356) | S/. 1,582 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 407 lei (S/. 334) | S/. 244 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,569 lei (S/. 1,288) | S/. 2,095 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,059 lei (S/. 869) | S/. 1,145 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 264 lei (S/. 217) | S/. 180 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (S/. 28) | S/. 94 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,437 lei (S/. 1,180) | S/. 1,341 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (S/. 283) | S/. 307 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (S/. 29) | S/. 29 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (S/. 19) | S/. 13 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 4% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 261 lei (S/. 215) | S/. 138 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 149 lei (S/. 123) | S/. 135 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 lei (S/. 267) | S/. 258 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 374 lei (S/. 307) | S/. 274 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,975 lei (S/. 66,487) | S/. 64,206 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.50 lei (S/. 4.51) | S/. 3.69 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (S/. 54) | S/. 101 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 0% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (S/. 24) | S/. 20 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (S/. 23) | S/. 22 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 114 lei (S/. 94) | S/. 105 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (S/. 16) | S/. 25 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (S/. 11) | S/. 11 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (S/. 12) | S/. 15 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.40 lei (S/. 4.43) | S/. 4.21 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (S/. 9) | S/. 4.08 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (S/. 23) | S/. 24 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 3% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 lei (S/. 63) | S/. 57 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (S/. 38) | S/. 35 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135 lei (S/. 111) | S/. 126 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 133 lei (S/. 109) | S/. 126 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (S/. 17) | S/. 22 | - 22% | |
| 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 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,473 lei (S/. 2,031) | S/. 1,939 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 lei (S/. 0.62) | S/. 0.65 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (S/. 150) | S/. 146 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (S/. 14) | S/. 10 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 10% cheaper than in Peru
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