Cost of living in Romania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 lei (₨645) | ₨350 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (₨374) | ₨290 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (₨225) | ₨142 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.96 lei (₨90) | ₨52 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (₨216) | ₨72 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (₨115) | ₨36 | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (₨275) | ₨227 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 lei (₨75) | ₨139 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.65 lei (₨48) | ₨31 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.09 lei (₨56) | ₨132 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (₨480) | ₨763 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.79 lei (₨106) | ₨85 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.54 lei (₨46) | ₨36 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,151 lei (₨57,422) | ₨33,391 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,043 lei (₨37,228) | ₨19,996 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 443 lei (₨8,081) | ₨4,877 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,988 lei (₨36,236) | ₨19,082 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,218 lei (₨22,197) | ₨12,146 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 310 lei (₨5,644) | ₨3,419 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (₨635) | ₨678 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,488 lei (₨27,127) | ₨29,148 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 370 lei (₨6,745) | ₨10,326 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (₨639) | ₨399 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (₨372) | ₨250 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 305 lei (₨5,557) | ₨2,330 | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 184 lei (₨3,348) | ₨2,598 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 lei (₨6,108) | ₨3,668 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 lei (₨6,944) | ₨2,755 | + 152% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,550 lei (₨1,413,368) | ₨921,658 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.90 lei (₨89) | ₨79 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 68 lei (₨1,239) | ₨1,229 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (₨564) | ₨105 | + 439% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 lei (₨702) | ₨209 | + 236% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 144 lei (₨2,618) | ₨623 | + 320% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (₨348) | ₨319 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (₨242) | ₨163 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (₨296) | ₨255 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.31 lei (₨97) | ₨141 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (₨186) | ₨67 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (₨597) | ₨240 | + 149% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 lei (₨1,852) | ₨1,189 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (₨898) | ₨478 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 130 lei (₨2,368) | ₨1,627 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189 lei (₨3,449) | ₨1,633 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (₨429) | ₨597 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (₨202) | ₨195 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (₨145) | ₨190 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,462 lei (₨44,868) | ₨35,885 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.51 lei (₨9) | ₨5.16 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (₨3,309) | ₨1,585 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (₨360) | ₨269 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 43% more expensive than in India
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