Cost of living in Romania compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 10% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Romania | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (₨506) | ₨269 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 lei (₨267) | ₨350 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (₨156) | ₨172 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (₨70) | ₨35 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (₨143) | ₨99 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (₨78) | ₨87 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (₨197) | ₨160 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.97 lei (₨47) | ₨95 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.69 lei (₨35) | ₨52 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.50 lei (₨43) | ₨70 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (₨327) | ₨472 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (₨75) | ₨76 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79 lei (₨36) | ₨10 | + 263% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 16% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Romania | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,751 lei (₨35,874) | ₨50,890 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,284 lei (₨21,844) | ₨23,651 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 632 lei (₨6,042) | ₨2,840 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,120 lei (₨20,271) | ₨27,201 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,495 lei (₨14,300) | ₨13,679 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 440 lei (₨4,211) | ₨2,000 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (₨392) | ₨884 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,583 lei (₨15,140) | ₨27,685 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 468 lei (₨4,477) | ₨7,679 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (₨464) | ₨250 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 lei (₨371) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 25% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Romania | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 lei (₨2,789) | ₨2,280 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 190 lei (₨1,817) | ₨3,120 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (₨3,288) | ₨4,041 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 399 lei (₨3,819) | ₨3,000 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 28% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Romania | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,208 lei (₨977,394) | ₨1,376,100 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (₨67) | ₨74 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 94 lei (₨896) | ₨1,500 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 10% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Romania | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (₨282) | ₨125 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (₨279) | ₨400 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 216 lei (₨2,068) | ₨800 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (₨237) | ₨150 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (₨173) | ₨156 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 lei (₨207) | ₨300 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (₨83) | ₨125 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (₨124) | ₨75 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 lei (₨458) | ₨600 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 29% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Romania | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei (₨1,389) | ₨1,000 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68 lei (₨651) | ₨544 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149 lei (₨1,422) | ₨1,000 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (₨2,020) | ₨1,400 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (₨320) | ₨300 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (₨116) | ₨125 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (₨94) | ₨175 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,399 lei (₨32,501) | ₨25,000 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (₨3.59) | ₨1.00 | + 259% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (₨1,797) | ₨1,300 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (₨224) | ₨247 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 10% cheaper than in Mauritius
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