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 | 33 lei (₨550) | ₨384 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (₨337) | ₨275 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (₨209) | ₨144 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.05 lei (₨83) | ₨52 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (₨193) | ₨73 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.32 lei (₨88) | ₨37 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (₨243) | ₨211 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.87 lei (₨64) | ₨141 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.94 lei (₨49) | ₨27 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.24 lei (₨53) | ₨128 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (₨440) | ₨866 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.78 lei (₨95) | ₨83 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.45 lei (₨40) | ₨35 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,816 lei (₨46,427) | ₨31,558 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,714 lei (₨28,271) | ₨20,330 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 418 lei (₨6,896) | ₨4,117 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,572 lei (₨25,919) | ₨24,151 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,072 lei (₨17,685) | ₨14,137 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 229 lei (₨3,770) | ₨3,167 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (₨591) | ₨760 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,487 lei (₨24,517) | ₨30,971 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 387 lei (₨6,374) | ₨10,809 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 lei (₨655) | ₨386 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 lei (₨486) | ₨291 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 239 lei (₨3,949) | ₨2,354 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 lei (₨2,468) | ₨2,586 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (₨5,494) | ₨3,750 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 372 lei (₨6,139) | ₨2,746 | + 124% | |
| 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 | 85,899 lei (₨1,416,438) | ₨919,180 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.69 lei (₨94) | ₨76 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 69 lei (₨1,133) | ₨1,214 | - 7% | |
| 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) | 26 lei (₨431) | ₨109 | + 294% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (₨494) | ₨210 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 137 lei (₨2,263) | ₨1,059 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 lei (₨289) | ₨251 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (₨230) | ₨173 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (₨284) | ₨228 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (₨100) | ₨149 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (₨149) | ₨68 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (₨473) | ₨257 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94 lei (₨1,558) | ₨1,231 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 lei (₨826) | ₨477 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 154 lei (₨2,543) | ₨1,729 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (₨2,184) | ₨1,952 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (₨350) | ₨706 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (₨192) | ₨219 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (₨127) | ₨242 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,126 lei (₨35,062) | ₨33,736 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63 lei (₨10) | ₨4.01 | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 177 lei (₨2,916) | ₨2,002 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (₨301) | ₨246 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 22% more expensive than in India
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