- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (₨850) | ₨496 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 lei (₨536) | ₨568 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (₨333) | ₨226 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.63 lei (₨135) | ₨104 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (₨324) | ₨117 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.16 lei (₨151) | ₨82 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (₨397) | ₨463 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.04 lei (₨118) | ₨145 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (₨65) | ₨38 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.22 lei (₨94) | ₨252 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (₨770) | ₨1,400 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.41 lei (₨158) | ₨116 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.13 lei (₨62) | ₨52 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,607 lei (₨76,123) | ₨55,624 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,648 lei (₨48,122) | ₨33,919 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 398 lei (₨11,631) | ₨8,649 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,543 lei (₨45,041) | ₨44,503 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,003 lei (₨29,300) | ₨29,502 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 264 lei (₨7,721) | ₨6,235 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (₨1,008) | ₨2,727 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,548 lei (₨45,193) | ₨39,697 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 329 lei (₨9,610) | ₨10,357 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (₨967) | ₨530 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 lei (₨788) | ₨816 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 253 lei (₨7,394) | ₨2,781 | + 166% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 144 lei (₨4,192) | ₨4,840 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 330 lei (₨9,626) | ₨6,181 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 350 lei (₨10,226) | ₨5,378 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,318 lei (₨2,403,596) | ₨1,847,810 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.22 lei (₨152) | ₨78 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (₨1,919) | ₨2,538 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (₨803) | ₨235 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (₨749) | ₨1,102 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 104 lei (₨3,045) | ₨2,243 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (₨522) | ₨421 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (₨366) | ₨247 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (₨413) | ₨327 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.32 lei (₨155) | ₨138 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (₨290) | ₨107 | + 171% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 lei (₨865) | ₨468 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 0% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 lei (₨2,118) | ₨1,635 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (₨1,342) | ₨1,115 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136 lei (₨3,967) | ₨2,351 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 lei (₨3,787) | ₨3,061 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (₨581) | ₨613 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (₨294) | ₨369 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (₨216) | ₨427 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,573 lei (₨75,142) | ₨53,789 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 lei (₨25) | ₨56 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 187 lei (₨5,451) | ₨3,614 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (₨485) | ₨173 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,195 prices entered by 1,033 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan
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