- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (₨878) | ₨516 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (₨564) | ₨601 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (₨355) | ₨218 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.68 lei (₨141) | ₨106 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (₨343) | ₨119 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.13 lei (₨155) | ₨83 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (₨430) | ₨475 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.97 lei (₨120) | ₨155 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.21 lei (₨67) | ₨40 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.30 lei (₨100) | ₨306 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (₨836) | ₨2,412 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.38 lei (₨163) | ₨117 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.07 lei (₨62) | ₨55 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,572 lei (₨77,708) | ₨57,565 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,675 lei (₨50,617) | ₨34,501 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 403 lei (₨12,178) | ₨8,108 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,555 lei (₨46,991) | ₨43,451 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,043 lei (₨31,528) | ₨27,632 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 266 lei (₨8,048) | ₨6,606 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (₨1,078) | ₨2,652 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,472 lei (₨44,478) | ₨40,458 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 339 lei (₨10,237) | ₨11,188 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (₨1,054) | ₨525 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (₨708) | ₨1,031 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 261 lei (₨7,883) | ₨2,625 | + 200% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 145 lei (₨4,373) | ₨4,420 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 320 lei (₨9,675) | ₨6,378 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 365 lei (₨11,029) | ₨5,495 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,251 lei (₨2,515,481) | ₨1,785,070 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.42 lei (₨164) | ₨83 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (₨1,957) | ₨2,588 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (₨848) | ₨217 | + 291% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (₨847) | ₨552 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 108 lei (₨3,277) | ₨2,122 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (₨575) | ₨393 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (₨394) | ₨240 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (₨435) | ₨335 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.28 lei (₨160) | ₨139 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (₨315) | ₨104 | + 202% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (₨852) | ₨547 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74 lei (₨2,236) | ₨1,534 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (₨1,389) | ₨1,157 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135 lei (₨4,092) | ₨3,937 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 lei (₨3,820) | ₨3,075 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (₨607) | ₨519 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (₨300) | ₨365 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (₨232) | ₨388 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,490 lei (₨75,237) | ₨55,747 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 lei (₨25) | ₨28 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 172 lei (₨5,196) | ₨3,919 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (₨510) | ₨173 | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,952 prices entered by 1,044 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan
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