- Cost of Living
- Romania
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (₨539) | ₨419 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (₨348) | ₨266 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (₨214) | ₨143 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.70 lei (₨86) | ₨51 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (₨213) | ₨72 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.14 lei (₨94) | ₨41 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (₨261) | ₨198 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 lei (₨72) | ₨137 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (₨41) | ₨24 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.29 lei (₨60) | ₨119 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (₨500) | ₨815 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.37 lei (₨98) | ₨81 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.15 lei (₨39) | ₨32 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,548 lei (₨46,483) | ₨31,472 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,675 lei (₨30,562) | ₨21,605 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 407 lei (₨7,420) | ₨4,280 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,545 lei (₨28,183) | ₨25,575 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,045 lei (₨19,072) | ₨15,617 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 262 lei (₨4,784) | ₨3,661 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (₨625) | ₨855 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,450 lei (₨26,453) | ₨33,742 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 343 lei (₨6,267) | ₨10,268 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (₨634) | ₨375 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 lei (₨437) | ₨521 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 260 lei (₨4,748) | ₨2,402 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 lei (₨2,680) | ₨2,728 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 lei (₨5,930) | ₨3,712 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (₨6,807) | ₨2,928 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,769 lei (₨1,473,735) | ₨869,150 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47 lei (₨100) | ₨77 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (₨1,203) | ₨1,311 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (₨504) | ₨131 | + 286% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (₨509) | ₨281 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113 lei (₨2,066) | ₨1,279 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (₨354) | ₨239 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (₨242) | ₨179 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (₨267) | ₨223 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.43 lei (₨99) | ₨136 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (₨193) | ₨68 | + 182% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (₨510) | ₨283 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 25% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 lei (₨1,388) | ₨1,222 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (₨841) | ₨472 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135 lei (₨2,455) | ₨1,808 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 129 lei (₨2,363) | ₨1,835 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (₨379) | ₨630 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (₨181) | ₨188 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (₨139) | ₨204 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,461 lei (₨44,905) | ₨38,887 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 lei (₨14) | ₨54 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 lei (₨3,191) | ₨1,895 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (₨311) | ₨249 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 10% more expensive than in India
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