Cost of living in Romania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 lei (₨1,514) | ₨519 | + 191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (₨863) | ₨742 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (₨659) | ₨215 | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.29 lei (₨217) | ₨119 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (₨555) | ₨168 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (₨349) | ₨102 | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (₨750) | ₨658 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.36 lei (₨179) | ₨194 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.85 lei (₨117) | ₨51 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.63 lei (₨149) | ₨220 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (₨1,193) | ₨2,141 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (₨262) | ₨170 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.25 lei (₨133) | ₨77 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,966 lei (₨121,492) | ₨65,360 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,154 lei (₨88,251) | ₨44,450 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 522 lei (₨21,366) | ₨14,918 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,928 lei (₨78,981) | ₨47,849 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,310 lei (₨53,675) | ₨35,800 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307 lei (₨12,563) | ₨10,123 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei (₨1,620) | ₨2,270 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,549 lei (₨63,467) | ₨53,975 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 lei (₨15,509) | ₨18,356 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (₨1,898) | ₨851 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 64 lei (₨2,638) | ₨797 | + 231% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 lei (₨11,961) | ₨4,868 | + 146% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 161 lei (₨6,581) | ₨7,670 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 lei (₨14,701) | ₨17,357 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 411 lei (₨16,819) | ₨8,106 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 7% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 91,985 lei (₨3,768,250) | ₨5,697,890 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (₨303) | ₨146 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 88 lei (₨3,613) | ₨4,073 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (₨1,265) | ₨237 | + 434% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 lei (₨1,400) | ₨572 | + 145% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 139 lei (₨5,675) | ₨1,768 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (₨821) | ₨1,267 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (₨547) | ₨575 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (₨771) | ₨371 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (₨287) | ₨352 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (₨453) | ₨116 | + 289% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 lei (₨1,797) | ₨681 | + 164% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 99 lei (₨4,067) | ₨2,016 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (₨2,013) | ₨1,908 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 153 lei (₨6,272) | ₨2,708 | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 lei (₨7,599) | ₨4,907 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (₨987) | ₨1,025 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (₨556) | ₨469 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (₨367) | ₨513 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,908 lei (₨160,099) | ₨107,118 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 lei (₨7) | ₨4.02 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 232 lei (₨9,500) | ₨4,729 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 lei (₨846) | ₨237 | + 256% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan
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