Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 77% more expensive than in Indore (India)
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| Food | + 56% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 56% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Indore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (₨894) | ₨371 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 lei (₨474) | ₨332 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (₨276) | ₨182 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (₨126) | ₨57 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (₨262) | ₨79 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (₨144) | ₨39 | + 272% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (₨315) | ₨203 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.81 lei (₨86) | ₨128 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.50 lei (₨63) | ₨26 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.11 lei (₨74) | ₨165 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (₨567) | ₨1,191 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (₨123) | ₨84 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.20 lei (₨76) | ₨25 | + 199% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 148% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Indore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,942 lei (₨70,860) | ₨22,286 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,507 lei (₨45,067) | ₨16,032 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 lei (₨8,490) | ₨2,777 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,081 lei (₨37,411) | ₨15,031 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,510 lei (₨27,144) | ₨9,459 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 337 lei (₨6,063) | ₨2,079 | + 192% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (₨735) | ₨435 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,347 lei (₨24,210) | ₨28,645 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 503 lei (₨9,046) | ₨15,589 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 56 lei (₨1,000) | ₨366 | + 173% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 lei (₨1,016) | ₨278 | + 265% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 60% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Indore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 348 lei (₨6,251) | ₨2,669 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 193 lei (₨3,473) | ₨2,725 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (₨6,187) | ₨3,423 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 435 lei (₨7,824) | ₨2,793 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 68% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Indore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,804 lei (₨1,812,025) | ₨844,710 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (₨141) | ₨111 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (₨1,535) | ₨914 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei (₨447) | ₨161 | + 177% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 131% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Indore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (₨552) | ₨99 | + 457% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (₨541) | ₨459 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 244 lei (₨4,389) | ₨1,172 | + 274% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 lei (₨465) | ₨245 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (₨274) | ₨138 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 lei (₨482) | ₨250 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (₨143) | ₨90 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (₨304) | ₨82 | + 268% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 lei (₨1,047) | ₨192 | + 444% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 49% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Indore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei (₨2,612) | ₨1,570 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69 lei (₨1,233) | ₨350 | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156 lei (₨2,801) | ₨1,203 | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei (₨3,710) | ₨1,939 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (₨576) | ₨861 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (₨214) | ₨159 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (₨183) | ₨177 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,213 lei (₨57,747) | ₨42,753 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (₨7) | ₨11 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218 lei (₨3,927) | ₨1,048 | + 275% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (₨398) | ₨243 | + 64% | |
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TOTAL | + 77% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 780 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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