Cost of living in Romania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (₨1,273) | ₨409 | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (₨747) | ₨664 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (₨447) | ₨270 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.19 lei (₨195) | ₨115 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (₨427) | ₨152 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (₨243) | ₨86 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (₨534) | ₨705 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.27 lei (₨161) | ₨149 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.63 lei (₨99) | ₨54 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.46 lei (₨130) | ₨259 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (₨1,031) | ₨1,613 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.99 lei (₨225) | ₨129 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.51 lei (₨94) | ₨82 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,142 lei (₨118,070) | ₨59,133 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,972 lei (₨74,118) | ₨34,803 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 443 lei (₨16,661) | ₨10,816 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,911 lei (₨71,810) | ₨44,394 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,184 lei (₨44,507) | ₨29,973 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 299 lei (₨11,242) | ₨9,791 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (₨1,279) | ₨2,396 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,295 lei (₨48,646) | ₨45,377 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378 lei (₨14,189) | ₨17,434 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (₨1,369) | ₨644 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (₨749) | ₨580 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 294 lei (₨11,042) | ₨2,793 | + 295% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 180 lei (₨6,772) | ₨4,939 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (₨12,829) | ₨8,915 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364 lei (₨13,690) | ₨5,901 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,229 lei (₨3,390,740) | ₨2,677,660 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.89 lei (₨184) | ₨106 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 71 lei (₨2,673) | ₨1,966 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 lei (₨1,193) | ₨250 | + 377% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 37 lei (₨1,399) | ₨778 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135 lei (₨5,066) | ₨1,865 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei (₨775) | ₨577 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (₨491) | ₨370 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (₨604) | ₨526 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.16 lei (₨194) | ₨185 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (₨377) | ₨156 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 lei (₨1,360) | ₨515 | + 164% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 96 lei (₨3,603) | ₨2,013 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 51 lei (₨1,929) | ₨1,512 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 158 lei (₨5,944) | ₨2,928 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 lei (₨7,405) | ₨3,842 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (₨925) | ₨1,548 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (₨422) | ₨492 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (₨321) | ₨457 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,659 lei (₨99,934) | ₨75,858 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (₨18) | ₨41 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 177 lei (₨6,636) | ₨3,814 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (₨761) | ₨282 | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,127 prices entered by 552 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan
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