Cost of living in Romania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 lei (₨598) | ₨391 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (₨379) | ₨276 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (₨232) | ₨138 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.27 lei (₨95) | ₨52 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (₨222) | ₨70 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.69 lei (₨102) | ₨35 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (₨281) | ₨224 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.22 lei (₨76) | ₨134 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.98 lei (₨53) | ₨29 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.30 lei (₨59) | ₨129 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (₨510) | ₨794 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.80 lei (₨104) | ₨84 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.56 lei (₨46) | ₨35 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,954 lei (₨53,041) | ₨33,975 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,945 lei (₨34,930) | ₨20,620 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 416 lei (₨7,469) | ₨4,153 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,846 lei (₨33,155) | ₨21,113 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,185 lei (₨21,272) | ₨13,728 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 285 lei (₨5,111) | ₨3,190 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 lei (₨580) | ₨699 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,667 lei (₨29,934) | ₨29,332 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 342 lei (₨6,139) | ₨10,513 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 lei (₨660) | ₨385 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26 lei (₨469) | ₨311 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 315 lei (₨5,664) | ₨2,406 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 184 lei (₨3,300) | ₨2,696 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 345 lei (₨6,195) | ₨3,721 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 372 lei (₨6,684) | ₨2,728 | + 145% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,678 lei (₨1,412,763) | ₨902,692 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 lei (₨95) | ₨77 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 69 lei (₨1,242) | ₨1,204 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 84% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (₨444) | ₨99 | + 350% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36 lei (₨638) | ₨211 | + 202% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158 lei (₨2,836) | ₨836 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (₨349) | ₨281 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (₨272) | ₨160 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 lei (₨315) | ₨262 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (₨112) | ₨138 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (₨187) | ₨64 | + 192% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 lei (₨559) | ₨224 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 105 lei (₨1,892) | ₨1,211 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 lei (₨858) | ₨486 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 143 lei (₨2,561) | ₨1,705 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 166 lei (₨2,984) | ₨1,851 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (₨422) | ₨652 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (₨218) | ₨217 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (₨144) | ₨206 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,461 lei (₨44,185) | ₨33,099 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.46 lei (₨8) | ₨4.11 | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199 lei (₨3,565) | ₨1,783 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (₨337) | ₨266 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Romania is 41% more expensive than in India
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