Cost of living in Romania compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Romania is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
Romania | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (₨890) | ₨417 | + 114% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (₨537) | ₨340 | + 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (₨264) | ₨168 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (₨143) | ₨60 | + 139% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (₨270) | ₨87 | + 210% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (₨171) | ₨47 | + 260% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (₨415) | ₨243 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28 lei (₨96) | ₨182 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.14 lei (₨75) | ₨32 | + 137% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.78 lei (₨87) | ₨155 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (₨629) | ₨905 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (₨169) | ₨88 | + 92% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 lei (₨57) | ₨39 | + 45% | |
Housing | + 51% | |||
Housing in Romania is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
Romania | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,678 lei (₨66,773) | ₨46,457 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,402 lei (₨43,607) | ₨26,696 | + 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 752 lei (₨13,650) | ₨4,673 | + 192% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,223 lei (₨40,364) | ₨26,601 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei (₨26,206) | ₨14,895 | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 424 lei (₨7,691) | ₨4,065 | + 89% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (₨696) | ₨595 | + 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,546 lei (₨28,060) | ₨29,913 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (₨11,065) | ₨10,503 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (₨841) | ₨455 | + 85% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (₨628) | ₨647 | - 3% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
Romania | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (₨4,566) | ₨2,412 | + 89% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (₨3,204) | ₨2,912 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (₨6,195) | ₨4,109 | + 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (₨6,940) | ₨2,950 | + 135% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
Romania | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,766 lei (₨1,684,174) | ₨1,910,150 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (₨132) | ₨102 | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (₨1,739) | ₨1,062 | + 64% | |
Personal Care | + 111% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 111% more expensive than in India | ||||
Romania | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (₨650) | ₨140 | + 366% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (₨549) | ₨241 | + 128% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 lei (₨4,349) | ₨953 | + 357% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (₨454) | ₨386 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (₨329) | ₨200 | + 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (₨452) | ₨294 | + 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (₨127) | ₨155 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (₨320) | ₨86 | + 274% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (₨814) | ₨275 | + 196% | |
Entertainment | + 68% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
Romania | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110 lei (₨1,997) | ₨1,451 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 lei (₨1,046) | ₨688 | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (₨2,679) | ₨1,587 | + 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225 lei (₨4,079) | ₨2,125 | + 92% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (₨578) | ₨625 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (₨277) | ₨191 | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (₨211) | ₨178 | + 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,666 lei (₨66,560) | ₨47,373 | + 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (₨10) | ₨1.67 | + 477% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (₨3,330) | ₨1,611 | + 107% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (₨445) | ₨289 | + 54% | |
TOTAL | + 49% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Romania is 49% more expensive than in India
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