Cost of living in Romania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Romania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (₨924) | ₨412 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34 lei (₨627) | ₨355 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (₨316) | ₨177 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (₨137) | ₨62 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (₨235) | ₨101 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (₨176) | ₨43 | + 311% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (₨426) | ₨269 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.85 lei (₨91) | ₨198 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.45 lei (₨65) | ₨40 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.83 lei (₨90) | ₨179 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 lei (₨789) | ₨977 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 lei (₨198) | ₨94 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (₨65) | ₨44 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Romania | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,478 lei (₨65,060) | ₨44,844 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,530 lei (₨47,320) | ₨30,360 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 502 lei (₨9,395) | ₨5,103 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,432 lei (₨45,499) | ₨30,927 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,682 lei (₨31,467) | ₨19,243 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 389 lei (₨7,276) | ₨6,210 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (₨766) | ₨771 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,317 lei (₨24,631) | ₨27,217 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 515 lei (₨9,627) | ₨11,683 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 74 lei (₨1,383) | ₨504 | + 174% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43 lei (₨809) | ₨1,096 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Romania | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 370 lei (₨6,926) | ₨2,570 | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 lei (₨2,754) | ₨2,685 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 366 lei (₨6,851) | ₨4,220 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 430 lei (₨8,049) | ₨3,047 | + 164% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Romania | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,453 lei (₨2,253,084) | ₨1,836,560 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (₨137) | ₨104 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 102 lei (₨1,904) | ₨1,541 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Romania | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (₨466) | ₨107 | + 337% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (₨566) | ₨299 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 272 lei (₨5,082) | ₨1,117 | + 355% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (₨431) | ₨374 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 lei (₨421) | ₨235 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 lei (₨563) | ₨274 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (₨145) | ₨181 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (₨310) | ₨96 | + 225% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68 lei (₨1,281) | ₨319 | + 301% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Romania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 lei (₨2,810) | ₨1,483 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 62 lei (₨1,169) | ₨618 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 248 lei (₨4,644) | ₨1,571 | + 196% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 214 lei (₨3,999) | ₨2,160 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (₨614) | ₨907 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 lei (₨290) | ₨236 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 lei (₨241) | ₨200 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,950 lei (₨73,887) | ₨41,395 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 lei (₨4.68) | ₨5.89 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 221 lei (₨4,126) | ₨1,826 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 lei (₨521) | ₨280 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Romania is 43% more expensive than in India
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