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Cost of living in Arad, Romania compared to Akola, India
Currency:
Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Arad (Romania) is 2% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 lei (₨449) | ₨500 | - 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (₨300) | ₨375 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (₨189) | ₨200 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.95 lei (₨69) | ₨44 | + 58% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 lei (₨172) | ₨50 | + 245% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.15 lei (₨90) | ₨33 | + 171% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (₨234) | ₨90 | + 160% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.00 lei (₨70) | ₨99 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.57 lei (₨45) | ₨43 | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.26 lei (₨57) | ₨165 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (₨503) | ₨300 | + 68% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6 lei (₨110) | ₨143 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.13 lei (₨37) | ₨38 | - 1% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Arad (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,525 lei (₨26,705) | ₨25,413 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 871 lei (₨15,260) | ₨17,667 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 317 lei (₨5,545) | ₨6,525 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,017 lei (₨17,803) | ₨15,137 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 550 lei (₨9,631) | ₨10,000 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 234 lei (₨4,103) | ₨10,000 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31 lei (₨537) | ₨1,000 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,920 lei (₨33,621) | ₨25,500 | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 lei (₨7,296) | ₨6,000 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (₨807) | ₨150 | + 438% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 lei (₨274) | ₨900 | - 70% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 15% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 205 lei (₨3,590) | ₨2,000 | + 79% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 139 lei (₨2,427) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 269 lei (₨4,706) | ₨4,000 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 lei (₨6,004) | ₨4,000 | + 50% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Arad (Romania) is 23% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,833 lei (₨1,432,997) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei (₨94) | ₨73 | + 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 64 lei (₨1,126) | ₨2,750 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (₨357) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 104% | |||
Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 104% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei (₨365) | ₨400 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 lei (₨379) | ₨200 | + 90% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 63 lei (₨1,109) | ₨500 | + 122% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25 lei (₨434) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 lei (₨432) | ₨80 | + 440% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (₨280) | ₨160 | + 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (₨122) | ₨60 | + 104% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (₨220) | ₨20 | + 1001% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei (₨423) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is 17% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71 lei (₨1,251) | ₨385 | + 225% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei (₨716) | ₨293 | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 lei (₨788) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 153 lei (₨2,677) | ₨500 | + 435% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 lei (₨331) | ₨245 | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (₨163) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.17 lei (₨91) | ₨1,000 | - 91% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei (₨13) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 lei (₨3,542) | ₨1,000 | + 254% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (₨263) | ₨120 | + 119% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 4% cheaper than in Akola (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨78,000
in Akola
you would need to make just about ₨74,518
(4,255 lei)
in Arad.
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