Cost of living in Romania compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 20% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Romania | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (11 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (7 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (3.21 B/.) | 3.36 B/. | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (1.70 B/.) | 1.73 B/. | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (2.85 B/.) | 2.65 B/. | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (1.91 B/.) | 2.65 B/. | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 lei (4.40 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.36 lei (1.19 B/.) | 2.66 B/. | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.90 lei (0.86 B/.) | 2.31 B/. | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.49 lei (0.99 B/.) | 1.04 B/. | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (8 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (2.16 B/.) | 2.49 B/. | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.13 lei (0.69 B/.) | 1.27 B/. | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 38% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Romania | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,765 lei (833 B/.) | 1,360 B/. | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,517 lei (557 B/.) | 855 B/. | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 559 lei (124 B/.) | 111 B/. | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,319 lei (513 B/.) | 724 B/. | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,556 lei (344 B/.) | 559 B/. | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 331 lei (73 B/.) | 100 B/. | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52 lei (11 B/.) | 35 B/. | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,452 lei (321 B/.) | 317 B/. | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 487 lei (108 B/.) | 116 B/. | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 lei (12 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 31 lei (7 B/.) | 19 B/. | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 9% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Romania | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 344 lei (76 B/.) | 49 B/. | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 lei (34 B/.) | 47 B/. | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 388 lei (86 B/.) | 96 B/. | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 321 lei (71 B/.) | 94 B/. | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is about the same as in Panama | ||||
| Romania | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,711 lei (23,390 B/.) | 22,809 B/. | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (1.63 B/.) | 1.01 B/. | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (20 B/.) | 25 B/. | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 19% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Romania | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 lei (7 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (5.81 B/.) | 17 B/. | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 247 lei (55 B/.) | 28 B/. | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (4.29 B/.) | 5.50 B/. | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 lei (4.54 B/.) | 5.33 B/. | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (5.51 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (1.54 B/.) | 2.64 B/. | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (3.15 B/.) | 2.96 B/. | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 lei (10 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Romania | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101 lei (22 B/.) | 25 B/. | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59 lei (13 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 lei (48 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 222 lei (49 B/.) | 52 B/. | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (7 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 lei (3.57 B/.) | 4.92 B/. | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (2.44 B/.) | 3.73 B/. | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,811 lei (843 B/.) | 663 B/. | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71 lei (0.16 B/.) | 0.29 B/. | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 177 lei (39 B/.) | 49 B/. | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 lei (5.62 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 19% cheaper than in Panama
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