Cost of living in Romania compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 47% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 lei (29 ﷼) | 57 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (19 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (12 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.28 lei (4.66 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (11 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (5.44 ﷼) | 4.64 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (14 ﷼) | 24 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.14 lei (3.66 ﷼) | 6 ﷼ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.86 lei (2.52 ﷼) | 5.02 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.14 lei (2.77 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (25 ﷼) | 151 ﷼ | - 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.70 lei (5.03 ﷼) | 4.43 ﷼ | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.58 lei (2.28 ﷼) | 4.41 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 68% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,146 lei (2,778 ﷼) | 9,205 ﷼ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,066 lei (1,824 ﷼) | 6,180 ﷼ | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 446 lei (394 ﷼) | 498 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,950 lei (1,722 ﷼) | 6,065 ﷼ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,223 lei (1,080 ﷼) | 3,900 ﷼ | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 290 lei (256 ﷼) | 312 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (30 ﷼) | 262 ﷼ | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,647 lei (1,455 ﷼) | 1,014 ﷼ | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 382 lei (338 ﷼) | 311 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (29 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 lei (22 ﷼) | 34 ﷼ | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 7% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 323 lei (285 ﷼) | 236 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 190 lei (168 ﷼) | 194 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 348 lei (307 ﷼) | 370 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 390 lei (344 ﷼) | 394 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 55% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,449 lei (68,387 ﷼) | 73,418 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.08 lei (4.48 ﷼) | 1.41 ﷼ | + 218% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 73 lei (65 ﷼) | 354 ﷼ | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 36% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (22 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 lei (34 ﷼) | 69 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 162 lei (143 ﷼) | 191 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (17 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (13 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (15 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (5.33 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (10 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (29 ﷼) | 53 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 56% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 106 lei (93 ﷼) | 190 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (44 ﷼) | 81 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 154 lei (136 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 181 lei (160 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (21 ﷼) | 75 ﷼ | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (11 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (7 ﷼) | 49 ﷼ | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,513 lei (2,219 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.51 lei (0.45 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199 lei (176 ﷼) | 618 ﷼ | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (17 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.883
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,439 prices entered by 224 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 56% cheaper than in Qatar
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