- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Qatar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 55% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (27 ﷼) | 71 ﷼ | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (17 ﷼) | 24 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (11 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.71 lei (4.23 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (11 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.19 lei (4.66 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (13 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 lei (3.49 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.24 lei (2.01 ﷼) | 4.07 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei (2.94 ﷼) | 19 ﷼ | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (25 ﷼) | 101 ﷼ | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.44 lei (4.89 ﷼) | 5.81 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.23 lei (2.00 ﷼) | 4.16 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 74% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,615 lei (2,351 ﷼) | 10,403 ﷼ | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,698 lei (1,527 ﷼) | 6,754 ﷼ | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 409 lei (368 ﷼) | 392 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,628 lei (1,464 ﷼) | 7,672 ﷼ | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,108 lei (996 ﷼) | 4,214 ﷼ | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 265 lei (238 ﷼) | 268 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (32 ﷼) | 243 ﷼ | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,503 lei (1,352 ﷼) | 1,375 ﷼ | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 356 lei (320 ﷼) | 424 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (32 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (20 ﷼) | 33 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 30% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 274 lei (246 ﷼) | 224 ﷼ | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 159 lei (143 ﷼) | 242 ﷼ | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (300 ﷼) | 406 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 376 lei (338 ﷼) | 408 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 50% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,352 lei (74,049 ﷼) | 77,286 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.63 lei (5.06 ﷼) | 1.91 ﷼ | + 165% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (58 ﷼) | 303 ﷼ | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 41% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (25 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (26 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 117 lei (105 ﷼) | 261 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (18 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (12 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (13 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.62 lei (5.05 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (9 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (26 ﷼) | 45 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 55% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (71 ﷼) | 198 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (41 ﷼) | 86 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147 lei (132 ﷼) | 264 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (119 ﷼) | 341 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (19 ﷼) | 61 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (9 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (7 ﷼) | 43 ﷼ | - 84% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,418 lei (2,174 ﷼) | 2,674 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (0.70 ﷼) | 0.66 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 187 lei (168 ﷼) | 542 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (16 ﷼) | 10 ﷼ | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.899
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Cost of living in Romania is 59% cheaper than in Qatar
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