- 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 | 31 lei (₨515) | ₨372 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (₨316) | ₨263 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (₨187) | ₨137 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.57 lei (₨76) | ₨49 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (₨157) | ₨69 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.22 lei (₨87) | ₨31 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (₨215) | ₨189 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.82 lei (₨64) | ₨138 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.21 lei (₨37) | ₨23 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.03 lei (₨51) | ₨112 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (₨422) | ₨804 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.43 lei (₨91) | ₨77 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.87 lei (₨31) | ₨29 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,589 lei (₨43,246) | ₨27,048 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,765 lei (₨29,484) | ₨17,166 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 388 lei (₨6,483) | ₨4,797 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,462 lei (₨24,423) | ₨19,271 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,046 lei (₨17,480) | ₨12,676 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 278 lei (₨4,648) | ₨3,891 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31 lei (₨520) | ₨993 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,410 lei (₨23,565) | ₨35,706 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 326 lei (₨5,443) | ₨11,107 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (₨579) | ₨357 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 lei (₨416) | ₨217 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 273 lei (₨4,558) | ₨2,432 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 149 lei (₨2,493) | ₨2,635 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 324 lei (₨5,409) | ₨3,725 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 369 lei (₨6,167) | ₨2,922 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,816 lei (₨1,400,310) | ₨857,377 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.04 lei (₨84) | ₨72 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (₨1,087) | ₨1,064 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (₨413) | ₨104 | + 298% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 lei (₨414) | ₨200 | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 112 lei (₨1,879) | ₨447 | + 320% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (₨314) | ₨238 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (₨212) | ₨186 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (₨260) | ₨209 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.86 lei (₨98) | ₨128 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (₨180) | ₨70 | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 lei (₨437) | ₨213 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 lei (₨1,262) | ₨1,035 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 lei (₨790) | ₨443 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 119 lei (₨1,981) | ₨875 | + 126% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 143 lei (₨2,385) | ₨1,824 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 lei (₨363) | ₨717 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (₨181) | ₨187 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (₨123) | ₨220 | - 44% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 2,178 lei (₨36,381) | ₨38,901 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 lei (₨11) | ₨4.23 | + 172% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 214 lei (₨3,581) | ₨1,920 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (₨272) | ₨221 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 26% more expensive than in India
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