- Cost of Living
- Romania
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (₨499) | ₨383 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 lei (₨319) | ₨268 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (₨197) | ₨144 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.63 lei (₨80) | ₨51 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (₨192) | ₨71 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.18 lei (₨90) | ₨50 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (₨235) | ₨199 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.02 lei (₨70) | ₨134 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (₨38) | ₨24 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.22 lei (₨56) | ₨117 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (₨456) | ₨830 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.42 lei (₨94) | ₨80 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.39 lei (₨41) | ₨34 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,585 lei (₨44,786) | ₨31,331 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,652 lei (₨28,613) | ₨21,010 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 396 lei (₨6,857) | ₨4,165 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,545 lei (₨26,771) | ₨25,826 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,038 lei (₨17,986) | ₨14,804 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 261 lei (₨4,522) | ₨3,721 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (₨602) | ₨895 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,564 lei (₨27,099) | ₨34,468 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 328 lei (₨5,688) | ₨10,703 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (₨576) | ₨379 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 lei (₨509) | ₨572 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 266 lei (₨4,601) | ₨2,445 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 142 lei (₨2,456) | ₨2,723 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 328 lei (₨5,688) | ₨3,711 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356 lei (₨6,159) | ₨2,941 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,318 lei (₨1,425,949) | ₨866,150 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.21 lei (₨90) | ₨74 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (₨1,144) | ₨1,329 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (₨474) | ₨124 | + 281% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (₨447) | ₨285 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 109 lei (₨1,895) | ₨1,211 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (₨316) | ₨220 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (₨217) | ₨179 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (₨250) | ₨218 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.36 lei (₨93) | ₨142 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (₨179) | ₨70 | + 156% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 lei (₨511) | ₨282 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 28% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 lei (₨1,246) | ₨1,189 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (₨791) | ₨466 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136 lei (₨2,350) | ₨1,856 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 134 lei (₨2,327) | ₨1,944 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (₨364) | ₨665 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (₨174) | ₨190 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (₨128) | ₨213 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,573 lei (₨44,578) | ₨39,366 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 lei (₨15) | ₨67 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 193 lei (₨3,346) | ₨1,882 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (₨287) | ₨233 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 4% more expensive than in India
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