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Cost of living in Romania compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is about the same as in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 lei (S/. 24) | S/. 14 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 lei (S/. 15) | S/. 15 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (S/. 10) | S/. 8 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.70 lei (S/. 3.66) | S/. 4.31 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (S/. 9) | S/. 5.69 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.21 lei (S/. 4.05) | S/. 3.05 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (S/. 11) | S/. 12 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.95 lei (S/. 3.08) | S/. 4.14 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.40 lei (S/. 1.87) | S/. 2.05 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 lei (S/. 2.48) | S/. 4.89 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (S/. 22) | S/. 32 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.49 lei (S/. 4.27) | S/. 7 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.18 lei (S/. 1.70) | S/. 2.13 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 25% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,549 lei (S/. 1,984) | S/. 2,615 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,652 lei (S/. 1,285) | S/. 1,574 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 431 lei (S/. 335) | S/. 265 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,603 lei (S/. 1,248) | S/. 2,121 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,113 lei (S/. 867) | S/. 1,205 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 271 lei (S/. 211) | S/. 167 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (S/. 29) | S/. 79 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,420 lei (S/. 1,105) | S/. 1,235 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 367 lei (S/. 286) | S/. 314 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (S/. 30) | S/. 28 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 lei (S/. 17) | S/. 15 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 9% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 lei (S/. 218) | S/. 135 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 156 lei (S/. 121) | S/. 123 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 351 lei (S/. 273) | S/. 282 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 401 lei (S/. 312) | S/. 292 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 20% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,319 lei (S/. 63,284) | S/. 67,212 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.75 lei (S/. 4.48) | S/. 3.89 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 67 lei (S/. 52) | S/. 100 | - 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) | 30 lei (S/. 23) | S/. 21 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 lei (S/. 26) | S/. 21 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 125 lei (S/. 97) | S/. 106 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (S/. 15) | S/. 30 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (S/. 11) | S/. 11 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (S/. 13) | S/. 16 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (S/. 4.70) | S/. 4.85 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35 lei (S/. 27) | S/. 23 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 13% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 88 lei (S/. 68) | S/. 63 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 lei (S/. 36) | S/. 33 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 143 lei (S/. 111) | S/. 127 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 144 lei (S/. 112) | S/. 135 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 lei (S/. 20) | S/. 22 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (S/. 8) | S/. 11 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (S/. 6) | S/. 13 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,401 lei (S/. 1,868) | S/. 2,321 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (S/. 0.60) | S/. 0.61 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 189 lei (S/. 147) | S/. 166 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (S/. 14) | S/. 13 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 13% cheaper than in Peru
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