Cost of living in Romania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 lei (₨612) | ₨377 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (₨363) | ₨295 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (₨226) | ₨141 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.11 lei (₨93) | ₨52 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (₨210) | ₨76 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 lei (₨120) | ₨37 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (₨258) | ₨231 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.35 lei (₨80) | ₨145 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.67 lei (₨49) | ₨32 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.44 lei (₨63) | ₨138 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (₨501) | ₨734 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (₨110) | ₨86 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.63 lei (₨48) | ₨35 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,078 lei (₨56,268) | ₨33,576 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,972 lei (₨36,058) | ₨20,057 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 441 lei (₨8,054) | ₨4,413 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,911 lei (₨34,935) | ₨18,268 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,184 lei (₨21,653) | ₨11,671 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 299 lei (₨5,469) | ₨3,084 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (₨622) | ₨707 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,295 lei (₨23,666) | ₨29,760 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378 lei (₨6,903) | ₨10,549 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (₨666) | ₨406 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (₨364) | ₨217 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302 lei (₨5,527) | ₨2,370 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 183 lei (₨3,353) | ₨2,501 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 339 lei (₨6,190) | ₨3,626 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364 lei (₨6,660) | ₨2,714 | + 145% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 88,123 lei (₨1,611,088) | ₨941,723 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.90 lei (₨90) | ₨82 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 71 lei (₨1,297) | ₨1,141 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 lei (₨581) | ₨102 | + 470% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 37 lei (₨680) | ₨205 | + 232% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135 lei (₨2,477) | ₨635 | + 290% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei (₨377) | ₨319 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (₨239) | ₨169 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (₨294) | ₨261 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.16 lei (₨94) | ₨137 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (₨184) | ₨71 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 lei (₨662) | ₨227 | + 192% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 lei (₨1,707) | ₨1,211 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 51 lei (₨933) | ₨479 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (₨2,627) | ₨1,621 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 191 lei (₨3,498) | ₨1,521 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (₨451) | ₨509 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (₨212) | ₨181 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (₨156) | ₨187 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,659 lei (₨48,618) | ₨38,098 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55 lei (₨10) | ₨4.97 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 173 lei (₨3,160) | ₨1,496 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (₨368) | ₨271 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Romania is 45% more expensive than in India
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