- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (₨1,012) | ₨559 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (₨657) | ₨610 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (₨398) | ₨222 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.71 lei (₨160) | ₨108 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (₨407) | ₨121 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.19 lei (₨176) | ₨80 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (₨508) | ₨439 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 lei (₨132) | ₨154 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.24 lei (₨76) | ₨40 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei (₨111) | ₨293 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (₨947) | ₨2,141 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.44 lei (₨185) | ₨117 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.23 lei (₨76) | ₨56 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,615 lei (₨88,758) | ₨57,192 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,698 lei (₨57,638) | ₨36,148 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 409 lei (₨13,893) | ₨8,238 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,628 lei (₨55,278) | ₨44,615 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,108 lei (₨37,608) | ₨25,516 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 265 lei (₨8,996) | ₨6,795 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (₨1,196) | ₨2,646 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,503 lei (₨51,034) | ₨39,967 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 356 lei (₨12,086) | ₨11,006 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (₨1,219) | ₨499 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (₨772) | ₨1,104 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 274 lei (₨9,302) | ₨2,600 | + 258% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 159 lei (₨5,395) | ₨4,026 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (₨11,312) | ₨6,156 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 376 lei (₨12,766) | ₨5,351 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,352 lei (₨2,795,505) | ₨1,833,160 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.63 lei (₨191) | ₨90 | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (₨2,193) | ₨2,481 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (₨961) | ₨227 | + 323% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (₨990) | ₨652 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 117 lei (₨3,964) | ₨2,133 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (₨682) | ₨444 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (₨453) | ₨275 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (₨504) | ₨340 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.62 lei (₨191) | ₨142 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (₨357) | ₨109 | + 229% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (₨975) | ₨637 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (₨2,667) | ₨1,494 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (₨1,562) | ₨1,128 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147 lei (₨4,993) | ₨3,688 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (₨4,496) | ₨3,101 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (₨717) | ₨526 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (₨330) | ₨392 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (₨263) | ₨548 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,418 lei (₨82,090) | ₨55,238 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (₨26) | ₨49 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 187 lei (₨6,336) | ₨4,025 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (₨589) | ₨185 | + 219% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
33.946
PKR
/
RON
*
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,990 prices entered by 1,013 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Albania is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Armenia is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 312% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Argentina is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 207% more expensive than in Pakistan