Cost of living in Romania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 lei (₨1,264) | ₨585 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (₨776) | ₨656 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (₨471) | ₨253 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.07 lei (₨185) | ₨109 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (₨441) | ₨121 | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.11 lei (₨186) | ₨96 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (₨544) | ₨537 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.04 lei (₨148) | ₨178 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.88 lei (₨105) | ₨44 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (₨121) | ₨344 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 lei (₨1,085) | ₨1,632 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.81 lei (₨212) | ₨126 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.72 lei (₨99) | ₨56 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,960 lei (₨108,080) | ₨60,160 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,921 lei (₨70,160) | ₨35,513 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 422 lei (₨15,405) | ₨9,753 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,790 lei (₨65,381) | ₨53,937 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,271 lei (₨46,395) | ₨30,998 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 255 lei (₨9,329) | ₨7,631 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (₨1,405) | ₨2,510 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,624 lei (₨59,312) | ₨40,341 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 359 lei (₨13,113) | ₨12,473 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (₨1,392) | ₨609 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 lei (₨1,090) | ₨649 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 263 lei (₨9,598) | ₨2,518 | + 281% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 145 lei (₨5,285) | ₨3,745 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 lei (₨11,595) | ₨6,430 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 lei (₨13,172) | ₨5,127 | + 157% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,926 lei (₨2,845,564) | ₨2,319,940 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.70 lei (₨208) | ₨115 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 67 lei (₨2,463) | ₨2,310 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 lei (₨878) | ₨243 | + 261% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (₨1,131) | ₨415 | + 173% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 141 lei (₨5,157) | ₨1,378 | + 274% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 lei (₨603) | ₨435 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (₨519) | ₨332 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (₨603) | ₨311 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.98 lei (₨218) | ₨205 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (₨367) | ₨138 | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 lei (₨1,088) | ₨434 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103 lei (₨3,749) | ₨1,566 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 lei (₨1,754) | ₨1,256 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 162 lei (₨5,913) | ₨3,430 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136 lei (₨4,979) | ₨3,673 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 lei (₨815) | ₨792 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (₨455) | ₨348 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (₨298) | ₨465 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,184 lei (₨79,762) | ₨46,753 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 lei (₨21) | ₨4.30 | + 377% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199 lei (₨7,264) | ₨4,335 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (₨682) | ₨215 | + 216% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan
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