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Cost of living in Romania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 lei (₨1,035) | ₨597 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 lei (₨653) | ₨693 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (₨406) | ₨209 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.70 lei (₨157) | ₨107 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (₨397) | ₨123 | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.21 lei (₨174) | ₨91 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (₨478) | ₨623 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.95 lei (₨132) | ₨156 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.40 lei (₨80) | ₨43 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.18 lei (₨106) | ₨296 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (₨951) | ₨2,933 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.47 lei (₨183) | ₨122 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.21 lei (₨74) | ₨60 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,549 lei (₨85,318) | ₨56,407 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,652 lei (₨55,284) | ₨36,398 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 431 lei (₨14,417) | ₨8,000 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,615 lei (₨54,047) | ₨44,838 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,123 lei (₨37,588) | ₨29,861 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 271 lei (₨9,072) | ₨6,742 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (₨1,247) | ₨2,635 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,420 lei (₨47,520) | ₨38,859 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 367 lei (₨12,297) | ₨12,077 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 lei (₨1,308) | ₨506 | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 lei (₨726) | ₨1,220 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 lei (₨9,365) | ₨2,544 | + 268% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 156 lei (₨5,219) | ₨4,152 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 351 lei (₨11,748) | ₨6,931 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 401 lei (₨13,435) | ₨5,565 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,319 lei (₨2,721,933) | ₨2,240,060 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.74 lei (₨192) | ₨95 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 67 lei (₨2,239) | ₨2,465 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 lei (₨994) | ₨239 | + 316% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 lei (₨1,139) | ₨823 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 125 lei (₨4,180) | ₨2,280 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (₨626) | ₨498 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (₨461) | ₨279 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (₨551) | ₨337 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (₨202) | ₨160 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (₨362) | ₨105 | + 243% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35 lei (₨1,180) | ₨510 | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 88 lei (₨2,938) | ₨1,448 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 lei (₨1,558) | ₨1,118 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 143 lei (₨4,795) | ₨4,212 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 144 lei (₨4,822) | ₨3,318 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 lei (₨877) | ₨649 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (₨343) | ₨403 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (₨267) | ₨546 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,401 lei (₨80,359) | ₨63,543 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (₨26) | ₨47 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 189 lei (₨6,311) | ₨4,077 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (₨588) | ₨319 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,332 prices entered by 962 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan
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