Cost of living in Romania compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 21% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Romania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 lei (S/. 40) | S/. 25 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 lei (S/. 28) | S/. 20 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (S/. 14) | S/. 8 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (S/. 6) | S/. 5.53 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (S/. 11) | S/. 11 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (S/. 8) | S/. 3.88 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (S/. 19) | S/. 13 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.84 lei (S/. 4.05) | S/. 6 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.39 lei (S/. 2.84) | S/. 3.33 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.60 lei (S/. 3.85) | S/. 6 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (S/. 27) | S/. 45 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (S/. 9) | S/. 8 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (S/. 2.93) | S/. 2.13 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 15% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Romania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,179 lei (S/. 2,662) | S/. 2,870 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,497 lei (S/. 2,091) | S/. 1,849 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 558 lei (S/. 467) | S/. 208 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,294 lei (S/. 1,921) | S/. 1,702 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,715 lei (S/. 1,436) | S/. 1,000 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 lei (S/. 335) | S/. 135 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (S/. 31) | S/. 71 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,212 lei (S/. 1,015) | S/. 1,044 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 lei (S/. 383) | S/. 405 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 lei (S/. 51) | S/. 37 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80 lei (S/. 67) | S/. 17 | + 292% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 37% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Romania | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 350 lei (S/. 293) | S/. 150 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 lei (S/. 126) | S/. 112 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 365 lei (S/. 306) | S/. 285 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 397 lei (S/. 333) | S/. 265 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is about the same as in Peru | ||||
| Romania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,790 lei (S/. 106,160) | S/. 55,348 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (S/. 6) | S/. 5.18 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 97 lei (S/. 81) | S/. 128 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 39% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Romania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (S/. 24) | S/. 21 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46 lei (S/. 39) | S/. 31 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 325 lei (S/. 272) | S/. 106 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (S/. 18) | S/. 26 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 lei (S/. 18) | S/. 15 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (S/. 20) | S/. 19 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (S/. 7) | S/. 5.72 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 lei (S/. 14) | S/. 5.69 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (S/. 51) | S/. 39 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is about the same as in Peru | ||||
| Romania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 148 lei (S/. 124) | S/. 41 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 61 lei (S/. 51) | S/. 41 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 237 lei (S/. 199) | S/. 102 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 209 lei (S/. 175) | S/. 157 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (S/. 26) | S/. 34 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 lei (S/. 14) | S/. 16 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (S/. 10) | S/. 9 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,692 lei (S/. 3,092) | S/. 3,193 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 lei (S/. 0.21) | S/. 0.82 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 193 lei (S/. 161) | S/. 173 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 lei (S/. 23) | S/. 17 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 12% more expensive than in Peru
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