Cost of living in Romania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (₨3,071) | ₨851 | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei (₨1,664) | ₨952 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (₨975) | ₨348 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (₨453) | ₨169 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (₨899) | ₨282 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (₨548) | ₨252 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (₨1,199) | ₨1,139 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.96 lei (₨307) | ₨290 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.61 lei (₨224) | ₨122 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.98 lei (₨247) | ₨549 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (₨2,019) | ₨2,949 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (₨468) | ₨289 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.08 lei (₨253) | ₨191 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,579 lei (₨222,005) | ₨118,562 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,317 lei (₨143,704) | ₨73,692 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 727 lei (₨45,117) | ₨23,696 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,975 lei (₨122,526) | ₨59,994 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,464 lei (₨90,815) | ₨50,948 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421 lei (₨26,107) | ₨20,196 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (₨2,535) | ₨2,076 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,519 lei (₨94,188) | ₨71,670 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 532 lei (₨33,019) | ₨22,629 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 lei (₨3,290) | ₨1,673 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 lei (₨3,201) | ₨1,564 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 130% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 335 lei (₨20,770) | ₨3,426 | + 506% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 182 lei (₨11,275) | ₨6,254 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 342 lei (₨21,217) | ₨13,199 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 450 lei (₨27,940) | ₨8,569 | + 226% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,966 lei (₨6,262,222) | ₨4,456,060 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (₨474) | ₨270 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (₨5,579) | ₨4,626 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (₨2,216) | ₨1,015 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (₨1,921) | ₨1,391 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 209 lei (₨12,940) | ₨3,667 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (₨1,509) | ₨521 | + 189% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (₨1,144) | ₨922 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 lei (₨1,242) | ₨736 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (₨551) | ₨249 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (₨931) | ₨242 | + 285% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (₨3,044) | ₨860 | + 254% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Romania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 131 lei (₨8,130) | ₨3,545 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei (₨4,103) | ₨2,089 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 123 lei (₨7,601) | ₨2,959 | + 157% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212 lei (₨13,149) | ₨7,109 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei (₨1,894) | ₨880 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (₨743) | ₨669 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (₨611) | ₨1,106 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,265 lei (₨202,485) | ₨119,622 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 lei (₨23) | ₨3.79 | + 499% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192 lei (₨11,914) | ₨3,764 | + 217% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (₨1,419) | ₨415 | + 242% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,070 prices entered by 576 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Romania is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan
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