Cost of living in Romania compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 18% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Romania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 lei (S/. 33) | S/. 23 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (S/. 18) | S/. 17 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (S/. 11) | S/. 7 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.83 lei (S/. 4.46) | S/. 4.30 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (S/. 10) | S/. 6 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 lei (S/. 6) | S/. 3.22 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (S/. 12) | S/. 13 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.33 lei (S/. 3.99) | S/. 4.60 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.61 lei (S/. 2.40) | S/. 2.40 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.60 lei (S/. 3.32) | S/. 5.54 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (S/. 26) | S/. 34 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.94 lei (S/. 5.48) | S/. 7 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.77 lei (S/. 2.55) | S/. 1.64 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 10% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Romania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,148 lei (S/. 2,902) | S/. 2,737 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,943 lei (S/. 1,791) | S/. 1,509 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 464 lei (S/. 428) | S/. 173 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,849 lei (S/. 1,704) | S/. 1,575 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,239 lei (S/. 1,142) | S/. 946 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 286 lei (S/. 263) | S/. 134 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (S/. 31) | S/. 65 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,331 lei (S/. 1,227) | S/. 1,301 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 lei (S/. 349) | S/. 405 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 lei (S/. 38) | S/. 28 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 lei (S/. 19) | S/. 17 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 66% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Romania | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 297 lei (S/. 274) | S/. 135 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 165 lei (S/. 152) | S/. 93 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 331 lei (S/. 305) | S/. 246 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 380 lei (S/. 350) | S/. 227 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 5% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Romania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,474 lei (S/. 80,639) | S/. 59,898 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.02 lei (S/. 4.62) | S/. 3.66 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 74 lei (S/. 68) | S/. 113 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 5% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Romania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 lei (S/. 32) | S/. 19 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 lei (S/. 32) | S/. 28 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 120 lei (S/. 111) | S/. 75 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 lei (S/. 15) | S/. 19 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (S/. 12) | S/. 14 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (S/. 14) | S/. 16 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.52 lei (S/. 5.08) | S/. 4.53 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (S/. 10) | S/. 4.65 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 lei (S/. 33) | S/. 32 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 27% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Romania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89 lei (S/. 82) | S/. 38 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (S/. 48) | S/. 32 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 176 lei (S/. 162) | S/. 95 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 lei (S/. 165) | S/. 114 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (S/. 21) | S/. 26 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (S/. 9) | S/. 13 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,443 lei (S/. 3,174) | S/. 2,118 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.58 lei (S/. 0.53) | S/. 0.58 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 lei (S/. 161) | S/. 169 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (S/. 19) | S/. 15 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 14% more expensive than in Peru
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