- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Qatar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 56% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (26 ﷼) | 71 ﷼ | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (17 ﷼) | 24 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (10 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.72 lei (4.22 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (11 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.19 lei (4.64 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (13 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.92 lei (3.50 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.26 lei (2.02 ﷼) | 4.57 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.29 lei (2.94 ﷼) | 19 ﷼ | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (25 ﷼) | 101 ﷼ | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.38 lei (4.81 ﷼) | 5.60 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (1.93 ﷼) | 4.47 ﷼ | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 75% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,548 lei (2,278 ﷼) | 10,522 ﷼ | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,651 lei (1,476 ﷼) | 6,726 ﷼ | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 407 lei (364 ﷼) | 392 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,569 lei (1,403 ﷼) | 7,768 ﷼ | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,059 lei (947 ﷼) | 4,228 ﷼ | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 264 lei (236 ﷼) | 268 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (31 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,437 lei (1,285 ﷼) | 1,375 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (308 ﷼) | 424 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (31 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (21 ﷼) | 33 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 34% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 261 lei (234 ﷼) | 224 ﷼ | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 149 lei (134 ﷼) | 242 ﷼ | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 lei (290 ﷼) | 406 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 374 lei (334 ﷼) | 408 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 54% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,975 lei (72,401 ﷼) | 77,286 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.50 lei (4.91 ﷼) | 1.91 ﷼ | + 157% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (59 ﷼) | 337 ﷼ | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 43% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (26 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (25 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 114 lei (102 ﷼) | 261 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| 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 | 5.40 lei (4.83 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (9 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (25 ﷼) | 45 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 56% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 lei (68 ﷼) | 198 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (41 ﷼) | 86 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135 lei (120 ﷼) | 264 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 133 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 | 2,473 lei (2,211 ﷼) | 2,674 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 lei (0.68 ﷼) | 0.66 ﷼ | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (164 ﷼) | 542 ﷼ | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (15 ﷼) | 10 ﷼ | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.894
QAR
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RON
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Cost of living in Romania is 61% cheaper than in Qatar
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