- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Peru
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 3% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (S/. 24) | S/. 16 | + 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 | 11 lei (S/. 9) | S/. 9 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.63 lei (S/. 3.75) | S/. 4.59 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (S/. 9) | S/. 6 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.16 lei (S/. 4.18) | S/. 3.12 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (S/. 11) | S/. 11 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 lei (S/. 3.24) | S/. 4.47 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.23 lei (S/. 1.81) | S/. 2.23 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 lei (S/. 2.59) | S/. 4.76 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (S/. 21) | S/. 35 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.40 lei (S/. 4.37) | S/. 7 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.09 lei (S/. 1.70) | S/. 2.35 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 25% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,585 lei (S/. 2,096) | S/. 2,572 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,645 lei (S/. 1,334) | S/. 1,625 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 397 lei (S/. 322) | S/. 260 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,532 lei (S/. 1,242) | S/. 1,975 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,012 lei (S/. 820) | S/. 1,031 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 267 lei (S/. 217) | S/. 222 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (S/. 29) | S/. 93 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,535 lei (S/. 1,244) | S/. 1,302 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 328 lei (S/. 266) | S/. 332 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 lei (S/. 27) | S/. 27 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26 lei (S/. 21) | S/. 19 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 11% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 254 lei (S/. 206) | S/. 134 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 144 lei (S/. 116) | S/. 115 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 lei (S/. 258) | S/. 238 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 lei (S/. 293) | S/. 262 | + 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 | 82,037 lei (S/. 66,514) | S/. 62,882 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 lei (S/. 4.27) | S/. 3.49 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (S/. 53) | S/. 102 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 4% 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) | 27 lei (S/. 22) | S/. 25 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 109 lei (S/. 88) | S/. 87 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (S/. 14) | S/. 22 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (S/. 10) | S/. 12 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (S/. 11) | S/. 16 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.40 lei (S/. 4.38) | S/. 4.35 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (S/. 8) | S/. 4.59 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (S/. 23) | S/. 23 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 10% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 lei (S/. 59) | S/. 56 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (S/. 37) | S/. 32 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 137 lei (S/. 111) | S/. 134 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 129 lei (S/. 104) | S/. 109 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (S/. 16) | S/. 21 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (S/. 8) | S/. 11 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (S/. 5.93) | S/. 13 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,529 lei (S/. 2,051) | S/. 2,086 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 lei (S/. 0.67) | S/. 0.89 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 191 lei (S/. 155) | S/. 157 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (S/. 14) | S/. 10 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 13% cheaper than in Peru
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