Cost of living in Romania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 81% | |||
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Food in Romania is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (₨3,013) | ₨853 | + 253% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (₨1,817) | ₨1,049 | + 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (₨895) | ₨492 | + 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (₨484) | ₨185 | + 161% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (₨914) | ₨314 | + 191% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (₨577) | ₨168 | + 244% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (₨1,404) | ₨1,416 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28 lei (₨324) | ₨317 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.14 lei (₨254) | ₨97 | + 163% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.78 lei (₨294) | ₨506 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (₨2,128) | ₨2,654 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (₨572) | ₨204 | + 181% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 lei (₨193) | ₨193 | + 0% | |
Housing | + 45% | |||
Housing in Romania is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,678 lei (₨225,981) | ₨152,835 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,402 lei (₨147,580) | ₨91,231 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 752 lei (₨46,197) | ₨33,939 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,223 lei (₨136,604) | ₨75,769 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei (₨88,688) | ₨53,656 | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 424 lei (₨26,030) | ₨20,047 | + 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (₨2,357) | ₨2,152 | + 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,546 lei (₨94,963) | ₨60,264 | + 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (₨37,449) | ₨26,966 | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (₨2,847) | ₨1,409 | + 102% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (₨2,127) | ₨2,151 | - 1% | |
Clothes | + 58% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (₨15,452) | ₨4,450 | + 247% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (₨10,843) | ₨8,668 | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (₨20,967) | ₨18,609 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (₨23,485) | ₨7,339 | + 220% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,766 lei (₨5,699,733) | ₨4,426,660 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (₨446) | ₨277 | + 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (₨5,885) | ₨3,424 | + 72% | |
Personal Care | + 146% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 146% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (₨2,201) | ₨606 | + 263% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (₨1,857) | ₨998 | + 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 lei (₨14,720) | ₨2,526 | + 483% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (₨1,535) | ₨851 | + 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (₨1,114) | ₨669 | + 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (₨1,530) | ₨526 | + 191% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (₨431) | ₨209 | + 107% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (₨1,084) | ₨282 | + 284% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (₨2,755) | ₨2,238 | + 23% | |
Entertainment | + 133% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110 lei (₨6,758) | ₨3,608 | + 87% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 lei (₨3,540) | ₨1,829 | + 94% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (₨9,068) | ₨5,580 | + 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225 lei (₨13,804) | ₨6,757 | + 104% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (₨1,956) | ₨2,441 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (₨936) | ₨794 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (₨715) | ₨706 | + 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,666 lei (₨225,258) | ₨72,434 | + 211% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (₨33) | ₨3.61 | + 802% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (₨11,269) | ₨2,832 | + 298% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (₨1,505) | ₨441 | + 242% | |
TOTAL | + 71% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,554 prices entered by 563 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Romania is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan
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