- Cost of Living
- Romania
- India
- Comparison
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 | 30 lei (₨519) | ₨417 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (₨334) | ₨266 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (₨205) | ₨142 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.72 lei (₨83) | ₨52 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (₨208) | ₨72 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.24 lei (₨92) | ₨40 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (₨253) | ₨202 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.86 lei (₨68) | ₨139 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.24 lei (₨39) | ₨25 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.30 lei (₨58) | ₨121 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (₨484) | ₨831 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.41 lei (₨95) | ₨82 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.18 lei (₨38) | ₨33 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,580 lei (₨45,204) | ₨30,975 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,653 lei (₨28,957) | ₨21,355 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 412 lei (₨7,224) | ₨4,377 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,611 lei (₨28,235) | ₨25,363 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,080 lei (₨18,928) | ₨15,727 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 264 lei (₨4,627) | ₨3,865 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (₨612) | ₨844 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,489 lei (₨26,083) | ₨33,524 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 363 lei (₨6,352) | ₨10,586 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (₨622) | ₨383 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 lei (₨430) | ₨535 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 267 lei (₨4,682) | ₨2,406 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 155 lei (₨2,716) | ₨2,712 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 329 lei (₨5,768) | ₨3,724 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 369 lei (₨6,468) | ₨2,923 | + 121% | |
| 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 | 80,356 lei (₨1,407,938) | ₨874,857 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.60 lei (₨98) | ₨78 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (₨1,143) | ₨1,313 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (₨495) | ₨136 | + 263% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (₨510) | ₨284 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 115 lei (₨2,012) | ₨1,544 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (₨348) | ₨253 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (₨236) | ₨177 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (₨263) | ₨228 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.60 lei (₨98) | ₨133 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (₨184) | ₨70 | + 162% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (₨502) | ₨278 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 31% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 lei (₨1,362) | ₨1,197 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (₨809) | ₨471 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (₨2,518) | ₨1,987 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (₨2,312) | ₨1,790 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (₨365) | ₨643 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (₨170) | ₨195 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (₨137) | ₨206 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,435 lei (₨42,660) | ₨38,465 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (₨13) | ₨58 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (₨3,210) | ₨1,870 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (₨303) | ₨248 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 5% more expensive than in India
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