Cost of living in Arad, Romania vs Kharagpur, India
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Food | + 40% | |||
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Food in Arad (Romania) is 40% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 lei (₨472) | ₨255 | + 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (₨324) | ₨212 | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (₨195) | ₨130 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.80 lei (₨69) | ₨45 | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 lei (₨166) | ₨60 | + 176% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.78 lei (₨87) | ₨30 | + 189% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (₨247) | ₨348 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 lei (₨70) | ₨100 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 lei (₨37) | ₨17 | + 121% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.60 lei (₨65) | ₨77 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (₨603) | ₨628 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (₨115) | ₨72 | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.26 lei (₨41) | ₨50 | - 18% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Arad (Romania) is 6% cheaper than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,519 lei (₨27,534) | ₨25,413 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 996 lei (₨18,049) | ₨10,086 | + 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 338 lei (₨6,119) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,096 lei (₨19,870) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 625 lei (₨11,331) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 234 lei (₨4,241) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (₨593) | ₨1,200 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,781 lei (₨32,293) | ₨30,000 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 lei (₨7,813) | ₨17,000 | - 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (₨789) | ₨780 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 lei (₨310) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 86% | |||
Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 86% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 lei (₨4,003) | ₨3,000 | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 139 lei (₨2,512) | ₨1,300 | + 93% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 283 lei (₨5,137) | ₨2,500 | + 105% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 327 lei (₨5,937) | ₨1,300 | + 357% | |
Transportation | + 79% | |||
Transportation in Arad (Romania) is 79% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,410 lei (₨1,457,815) | ₨360,000 | + 305% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.25 lei (₨95) | ₨71 | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (₨1,178) | ₨720 | + 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (₨371) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is about the same as in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei (₨378) | ₨48 | + 688% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 lei (₨386) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75 lei (₨1,357) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (₨439) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 lei (₨405) | ₨194 | + 109% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (₨297) | ₨1,100 | - 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (₨126) | ₨238 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 lei (₨217) | ₨20 | + 983% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 lei (₨474) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is 57% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 lei (₨1,360) | ₨760 | + 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (₨729) | ₨396 | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 155 lei (₨2,810) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 156 lei (₨2,833) | ₨1,000 | + 183% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei (₨332) | ₨500 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (₨166) | ₨100 | + 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.39 lei (₨98) | ₨175 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨38,790 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.82 lei (₨15) | ₨1.50 | + 895% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 lei (₨3,667) | ₨2,500 | + 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (₨275) | ₨170 | + 62% | |
TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 29% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨101,919 (5,622 lei) in Arad to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨79,000 in Kharagpur.
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