Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 62% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 23% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Islamabad | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (₨3,073) | ₨795 | + 287% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 lei (₨1,629) | ₨800 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (₨950) | ₨539 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (₨434) | ₨208 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (₨902) | ₨341 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (₨494) | ₨117 | + 322% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (₨1,082) | ₨1,772 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.81 lei (₨297) | ₨314 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.50 lei (₨216) | ₨124 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.11 lei (₨254) | ₨1,873 | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (₨1,951) | ₨5,942 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (₨422) | ₨201 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.20 lei (₨260) | ₨123 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 59% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Islamabad | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,942 lei (₨243,620) | ₨126,098 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,507 lei (₨154,943) | ₨83,450 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 lei (₨29,189) | ₨30,463 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,081 lei (₨128,620) | ₨79,507 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,510 lei (₨93,321) | ₨50,946 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 337 lei (₨20,846) | ₨20,584 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (₨2,527) | ₨2,671 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,347 lei (₨83,235) | ₨48,662 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 503 lei (₨31,099) | ₨28,615 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 56 lei (₨3,437) | ₨1,344 | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 lei (₨3,494) | ₨2,073 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 111% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Islamabad | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 348 lei (₨21,492) | ₨4,906 | + 338% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 193 lei (₨11,941) | ₨7,860 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (₨21,271) | ₨8,323 | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 435 lei (₨26,900) | ₨5,120 | + 425% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 35% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Islamabad | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,804 lei (₨6,229,857) | ₨2,499,020 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (₨483) | ₨300 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (₨5,279) | ₨6,326 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei (₨1,536) | ₨1,163 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 201% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 201% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Islamabad | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (₨1,898) | ₨257 | + 638% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (₨1,861) | ₨1,694 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 244 lei (₨15,088) | ₨2,015 | + 649% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 lei (₨1,598) | ₨440 | + 263% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (₨940) | ₨293 | + 221% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 lei (₨1,658) | ₨494 | + 235% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (₨491) | ₨317 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (₨1,044) | ₨289 | + 261% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 lei (₨3,600) | ₨435 | + 728% | |
| Entertainment | + 155% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 155% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Islamabad | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei (₨8,982) | ₨2,127 | + 322% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69 lei (₨4,239) | ₨1,146 | + 270% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156 lei (₨9,631) | ₨3,662 | + 163% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei (₨12,754) | ₨3,829 | + 233% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (₨1,979) | ₨603 | + 228% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (₨736) | ₨321 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (₨630) | ₨484 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,213 lei (₨198,539) | ₨52,905 | + 275% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (₨23) | ₨21 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218 lei (₨13,500) | ₨3,436 | + 293% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (₨1,367) | ₨1,809 | - 24% | |
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TOTAL | + 62% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 940 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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