Cost of living in Romania compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 72% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Romania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (CI$9) | CI$24 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei (CI$4.87) | CI$12 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (CI$2.86) | CI$6 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (CI$1.27) | CI$3.21 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (CI$2.69) | CI$8 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (CI$1.54) | CI$8 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (CI$3.34) | CI$8 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.70 lei (CI$0.86) | CI$7 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.57 lei (CI$0.65) | CI$5.10 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.89 lei (CI$0.71) | CI$4.29 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (CI$5.87) | CI$30 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (CI$1.32) | CI$5.43 | - 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.14 lei (CI$0.75) | CI$3.34 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 81% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Romania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,524 lei (CI$643) | CI$4,044 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,239 lei (CI$409) | CI$2,489 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 540 lei (CI$99) | CI$382 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,941 lei (CI$354) | CI$1,958 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,427 lei (CI$260) | CI$1,536 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 lei (CI$67) | CI$162 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (CI$7) | CI$80 | - 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,591 lei (CI$290) | CI$429 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 548 lei (CI$100) | CI$358 | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (CI$9) | CI$14 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 lei (CI$9) | CI$16 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 46% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Romania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 lei (CI$57) | CI$70 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 178 lei (CI$33) | CI$70 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 334 lei (CI$61) | CI$141 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 432 lei (CI$79) | CI$100 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 22% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Romania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,484 lei (CI$18,156) | CI$8,000 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (CI$1.44) | CI$1.35 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 87 lei (CI$16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 57% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Romania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 lei (CI$6) | CI$9 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (CI$5.49) | CI$8 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 209 lei (CI$38) | CI$127 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (CI$4.39) | CI$5.00 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 lei (CI$3.04) | CI$6 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 lei (CI$3.63) | CI$6 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (CI$1.56) | CI$5.00 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (CI$2.42) | CI$4.69 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 lei (CI$8) | CI$40 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 55% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Romania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 131 lei (CI$24) | CI$84 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 63 lei (CI$11) | CI$24 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 117 lei (CI$21) | CI$45 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 203 lei (CI$37) | CI$130 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 lei (CI$5.47) | CI$15 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (CI$2.14) | CI$7 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (CI$1.81) | CI$6 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,070 lei (CI$560) | CI$600 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.36 lei (CI$0.07) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 184 lei (CI$34) | CI$58 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (CI$4.08) | CI$11 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Romania is 64% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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