- Cost of Living
- Romania
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (₨504) | ₨387 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (₨322) | ₨271 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (₨200) | ₨144 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.67 lei (₨80) | ₨51 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (₨193) | ₨71 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.09 lei (₨88) | ₨44 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (₨242) | ₨195 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.98 lei (₨69) | ₨135 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.15 lei (₨37) | ₨24 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.23 lei (₨56) | ₨118 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (₨465) | ₨808 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.37 lei (₨93) | ₨80 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.06 lei (₨36) | ₨31 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,571 lei (₨44,323) | ₨31,228 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,685 lei (₨29,041) | ₨21,136 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 396 lei (₨6,834) | ₨4,476 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,537 lei (₨26,490) | ₨24,020 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,033 lei (₨17,813) | ₨14,886 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 265 lei (₨4,574) | ₨3,787 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (₨616) | ₨865 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,532 lei (₨26,402) | ₨34,058 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 339 lei (₨5,848) | ₨10,550 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 lei (₨591) | ₨383 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 lei (₨382) | ₨547 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 259 lei (₨4,457) | ₨2,436 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 143 lei (₨2,465) | ₨2,795 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 317 lei (₨5,462) | ₨3,704 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 363 lei (₨6,249) | ₨2,918 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,002 lei (₨1,430,689) | ₨861,553 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.33 lei (₨92) | ₨75 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (₨1,127) | ₨1,287 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (₨504) | ₨117 | + 332% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (₨476) | ₨284 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 112 lei (₨1,935) | ₨1,445 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (₨319) | ₨240 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (₨220) | ₨178 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (₨245) | ₨218 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.23 lei (₨90) | ₨139 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (₨178) | ₨69 | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 lei (₨470) | ₨272 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 7% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 lei (₨1,259) | ₨1,207 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (₨786) | ₨468 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 132 lei (₨2,282) | ₨1,762 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 lei (₨2,233) | ₨1,844 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (₨350) | ₨676 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (₨176) | ₨188 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (₨126) | ₨206 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,533 lei (₨43,661) | ₨38,915 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 lei (₨14) | ₨27 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (₨3,145) | ₨1,876 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (₨289) | ₨245 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 12% more expensive than in India
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