Cost of living in Romania compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 5% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Romania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei ($10) | $10 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei ($5.60) | $6 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei ($3.57) | $2.44 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei ($1.46) | $1.00 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei ($3.24) | $2.23 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei ($1.89) | $1.20 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei ($4.06) | $3.97 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.74 lei ($1.06) | $1.95 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.50 lei ($0.78) | $1.29 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.84 lei ($0.86) | $1.48 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei ($7) | $17 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei ($1.54) | $1.99 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.93 lei ($0.88) | $0.94 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Romania is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Romania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450 lei ($774) | $607 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,340 lei ($525) | $379 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 473 lei ($106) | $61 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,014 lei ($452) | $492 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,491 lei ($334) | $277 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322 lei ($72) | $41 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei ($9) | $25 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,476 lei ($331) | $485 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 432 lei ($97) | $141 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei ($10) | $7 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 lei ($12) | $10 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 8% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Romania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 317 lei ($71) | $64 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 lei ($41) | $47 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei ($75) | $110 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 417 lei ($93) | $76 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Romania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,948 lei ($22,415) | $21,360 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei ($1.78) | $1.09 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei ($19) | $26 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 8% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Romania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei ($6) | $9 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 212 lei ($47) | $34 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei ($5.13) | $8 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei ($3.60) | $3.94 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 lei ($3.99) | $6 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei ($1.85) | $2.09 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei ($3.08) | $1.69 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei ($11) | $14 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 13% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Romania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei ($28) | $19 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 lei ($15) | $11 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136 lei ($30) | $45 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 193 lei ($43) | $52 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 lei ($6) | $10 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei ($2.62) | $3.76 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei ($2.13) | $2.18 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,334 lei ($748) | $777 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei ($0.08) | $0.18 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 191 lei ($43) | $50 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei ($5.08) | $4.83 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Romania is 4% cheaper than in Ecuador
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