- 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 | 30 lei (₨513) | ₨393 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (₨333) | ₨261 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (₨202) | ₨143 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.73 lei (₨81) | ₨51 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (₨203) | ₨71 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.17 lei (₨89) | ₨38 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (₨249) | ₨200 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.85 lei (₨66) | ₨139 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.23 lei (₨38) | ₨25 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei (₨56) | ₨122 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (₨490) | ₨837 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.44 lei (₨94) | ₨82 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.23 lei (₨38) | ₨33 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,657 lei (₨45,695) | ₨30,715 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,689 lei (₨29,041) | ₨20,556 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 408 lei (₨7,016) | ₨4,517 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,633 lei (₨28,090) | ₨24,226 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,118 lei (₨19,232) | ₨14,758 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 267 lei (₨4,596) | ₨3,565 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (₨654) | ₨801 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,490 lei (₨25,626) | ₨33,954 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 363 lei (₨6,239) | ₨10,470 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (₨611) | ₨396 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 lei (₨377) | ₨571 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 lei (₨4,817) | ₨2,436 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 156 lei (₨2,684) | ₨2,719 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 337 lei (₨5,796) | ₨3,775 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 lei (₨6,557) | ₨2,938 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,613 lei (₨1,438,049) | ₨881,985 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.65 lei (₨97) | ₨78 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (₨1,122) | ₨1,370 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (₨481) | ₨127 | + 278% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (₨500) | ₨273 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 116 lei (₨1,987) | ₨1,317 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (₨339) | ₨252 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (₨231) | ₨177 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (₨257) | ₨227 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.49 lei (₨94) | ₨132 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (₨178) | ₨71 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (₨507) | ₨273 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 36% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (₨1,365) | ₨1,199 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 lei (₨820) | ₨474 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (₨2,485) | ₨1,899 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 135 lei (₨2,329) | ₨1,969 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (₨352) | ₨596 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (₨162) | ₨226 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (₨133) | ₨206 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,406 lei (₨41,385) | ₨38,004 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 lei (₨14) | ₨65 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (₨3,242) | ₨1,867 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (₨299) | ₨256 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is about the same as in India
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