Cost of living in Arad, Romania vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Arad (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 lei (₨484) | ₨524 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (₨325) | ₨232 | + 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (₨196) | ₨178 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.96 lei (₨72) | ₨53 | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 lei (₨179) | ₨74 | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.12 lei (₨93) | ₨38 | + 143% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (₨241) | ₨147 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 lei (₨72) | ₨133 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.28 lei (₨41) | ₨19 | + 123% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.26 lei (₨59) | ₨109 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (₨573) | ₨819 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (₨117) | ₨75 | + 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.92 lei (₨35) | ₨27 | + 29% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in Arad (Romania) is 8% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,591 lei (₨28,894) | ₨21,065 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 966 lei (₨17,543) | ₨15,843 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 343 lei (₨6,228) | ₨3,761 | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,129 lei (₨20,501) | ₨28,261 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 700 lei (₨12,716) | ₨9,442 | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 240 lei (₨4,360) | ₨3,583 | + 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (₨633) | ₨967 | - 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,867 lei (₨33,909) | ₨36,957 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 438 lei (₨7,947) | ₨11,203 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (₨795) | ₨332 | + 140% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 lei (₨336) | ₨148 | + 127% | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 35% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 233 lei (₨4,230) | ₨2,276 | + 86% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 145 lei (₨2,634) | ₨2,500 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 272 lei (₨4,945) | ₨3,034 | + 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 lei (₨6,244) | ₨2,269 | + 175% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Arad (Romania) is 36% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,857 lei (₨1,468,800) | ₨734,341 | + 100% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei (₨97) | ₨67 | + 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 64 lei (₨1,168) | ₨1,157 | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (₨385) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 86% | |||
Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 86% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 lei (₨336) | ₨174 | + 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 lei (₨386) | ₨500 | - 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 lei (₨1,272) | ₨500 | + 154% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (₨436) | ₨250 | + 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 lei (₨427) | ₨152 | + 180% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (₨305) | ₨189 | + 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (₨135) | ₨106 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (₨230) | ₨73 | + 217% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei (₨439) | ₨190 | + 131% | |
Entertainment | + 38% | |||
Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is 38% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 lei (₨1,362) | ₨1,199 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (₨730) | ₨451 | + 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 155 lei (₨2,816) | ₨1,423 | + 98% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 156 lei (₨2,838) | ₨1,473 | + 93% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei (₨333) | ₨525 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (₨166) | ₨164 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.39 lei (₨98) | ₨177 | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei (₨13) | ₨2.83 | + 374% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 lei (₨3,674) | ₨2,533 | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (₨275) | ₨187 | + 48% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 27% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨82,723 (4,554 lei) in Arad to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨65,000 in Ghaziabad.
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