- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (₨969) | ₨548 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (₨626) | ₨602 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (₨382) | ₨215 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.70 lei (₨154) | ₨108 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (₨388) | ₨121 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.19 lei (₨171) | ₨86 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (₨467) | ₨441 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.92 lei (₨129) | ₨153 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.26 lei (₨74) | ₨40 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.29 lei (₨108) | ₨306 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (₨906) | ₨2,339 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.38 lei (₨177) | ₨117 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (₨71) | ₨54 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,548 lei (₨83,766) | ₨58,212 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,651 lei (₨54,292) | ₨35,375 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 407 lei (₨13,382) | ₨7,980 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,569 lei (₨51,592) | ₨44,996 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,059 lei (₨34,815) | ₨25,482 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 264 lei (₨8,678) | ₨6,637 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (₨1,137) | ₨2,573 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,437 lei (₨47,262) | ₨40,799 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (₨11,316) | ₨10,815 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (₨1,158) | ₨504 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (₨757) | ₨1,166 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 261 lei (₨8,593) | ₨2,597 | + 231% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 149 lei (₨4,913) | ₨4,140 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 lei (₨10,673) | ₨6,087 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 374 lei (₨12,286) | ₨5,447 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,975 lei (₨2,662,396) | ₨1,755,370 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.50 lei (₨181) | ₨87 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (₨2,165) | ₨2,486 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (₨947) | ₨215 | + 341% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (₨936) | ₨573 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 114 lei (₨3,749) | ₨2,072 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (₨657) | ₨386 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (₨440) | ₨247 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (₨488) | ₨323 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.40 lei (₨177) | ₨139 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (₨345) | ₨105 | + 228% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (₨922) | ₨626 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 lei (₨2,508) | ₨1,487 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (₨1,509) | ₨1,115 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135 lei (₨4,428) | ₨3,581 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 133 lei (₨4,366) | ₨3,027 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (₨691) | ₨472 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (₨326) | ₨373 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (₨252) | ₨416 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,473 lei (₨81,309) | ₨55,174 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 lei (₨25) | ₨51 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (₨6,013) | ₨4,244 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (₨565) | ₨179 | + 216% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,119 prices entered by 1,045 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan
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