- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Qatar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 52% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (27 ﷼) | 67 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 lei (17 ﷼) | 24 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (11 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.61 lei (4.28 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (10 ﷼) | 15 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.18 lei (4.81 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (13 ﷼) | 32 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.02 lei (3.73 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (2.06 ﷼) | 5.69 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.21 lei (2.98 ﷼) | 15 ﷼ | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (24 ﷼) | 72 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.41 lei (5.02 ﷼) | 5.69 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.39 lei (2.22 ﷼) | 4.51 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 75% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,585 lei (2,399 ﷼) | 11,001 ﷼ | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,652 lei (1,533 ﷼) | 7,229 ﷼ | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 396 lei (367 ﷼) | 380 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,546 lei (1,435 ﷼) | 8,513 ﷼ | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,038 lei (964 ﷼) | 4,574 ﷼ | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 261 lei (242 ﷼) | 231 ﷼ | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (32 ﷼) | 251 ﷼ | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,555 lei (1,443 ﷼) | 1,288 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 328 lei (305 ﷼) | 416 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (31 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 lei (27 ﷼) | 37 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 37% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 266 lei (247 ﷼) | 278 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 142 lei (132 ﷼) | 255 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 328 lei (305 ﷼) | 388 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356 lei (330 ﷼) | 415 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 36% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,204 lei (76,286 ﷼) | 80,548 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.21 lei (4.83 ﷼) | 1.74 ﷼ | + 178% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (61 ﷼) | 224 ﷼ | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 42% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (25 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (24 ﷼) | 76 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 109 lei (102 ﷼) | 222 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (17 ﷼) | 19 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (12 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (13 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.36 lei (4.97 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (10 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 lei (27 ﷼) | 43 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 57% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 lei (67 ﷼) | 194 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (42 ﷼) | 83 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136 lei (126 ﷼) | 305 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 134 lei (125 ﷼) | 347 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (19 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (9 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (7 ﷼) | 38 ﷼ | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,573 lei (2,388 ﷼) | 2,828 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 lei (0.81 ﷼) | 0.89 ﷼ | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 194 lei (180 ﷼) | 626 ﷼ | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (15 ﷼) | 10 ﷼ | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.928
QAR
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Cost of living in Romania is 58% cheaper than in Qatar
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