Cost of living in Romania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 lei (₨2,827) | ₨916 | + 209% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 lei (₨2,019) | ₨1,082 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (₨1,007) | ₨533 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (₨428) | ₨230 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (₨817) | ₨315 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (₨562) | ₨170 | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (₨1,416) | ₨836 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.84 lei (₨297) | ₨289 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.39 lei (₨208) | ₨114 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.60 lei (₨282) | ₨391 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (₨1,988) | ₨2,739 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (₨636) | ₨216 | + 194% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (₨214) | ₨144 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,175 lei (₨194,501) | ₨137,741 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,526 lei (₨154,756) | ₨58,708 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 544 lei (₨33,335) | ₨21,580 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,403 lei (₨147,185) | ₨75,090 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,715 lei (₨105,081) | ₨35,699 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 lei (₨24,529) | ₨17,044 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (₨2,272) | ₨2,308 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,212 lei (₨74,265) | ₨58,431 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457 lei (₨27,990) | ₨29,384 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 lei (₨3,755) | ₨1,281 | + 193% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80 lei (₨4,903) | ₨625 | + 684% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 350 lei (₨21,441) | ₨4,832 | + 344% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 lei (₨9,235) | ₨9,004 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 365 lei (₨22,354) | ₨13,089 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 397 lei (₨24,337) | ₨13,255 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,790 lei (₨7,766,534) | ₨2,800,000 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (₨446) | ₨272 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 112 lei (₨6,884) | ₨4,030 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 196% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 196% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (₨1,774) | ₨230 | + 673% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46 lei (₨2,833) | ₨838 | + 238% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 325 lei (₨19,907) | ₨3,307 | + 502% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (₨1,342) | ₨1,222 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 lei (₨1,298) | ₨649 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (₨1,483) | ₨557 | + 166% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (₨496) | ₨396 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 lei (₨1,000) | ₨217 | + 360% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (₨3,700) | ₨495 | + 648% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 38% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 148 lei (₨9,081) | ₨3,859 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 61 lei (₨3,748) | ₨1,827 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 237 lei (₨14,548) | ₨6,844 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 209 lei (₨12,777) | ₨8,435 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (₨1,935) | ₨2,877 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 lei (₨970) | ₨566 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (₨760) | ₨965 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,692 lei (₨226,176) | ₨149,999 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 lei (₨15) | ₨255 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 207 lei (₨12,678) | ₨5,305 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27 lei (₨1,643) | ₨637 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,458 prices entered by 291 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Romania is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan
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