Cost of living in Romania compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 45% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Romania | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (38 ﷼) | 40 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (20 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (13 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (5.29 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (12 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (7 ﷼) | 5.75 ﷼ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (15 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.81 lei (3.91 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.55 lei (2.88 ﷼) | 4.87 ﷼ | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.84 lei (3.12 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | - 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (27 ﷼) | 148 ﷼ | - 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (5.59 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.96 lei (3.22 ﷼) | 4.63 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 74% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Romania | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450 lei (2,801 ﷼) | 10,893 ﷼ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,340 lei (1,900 ﷼) | 6,964 ﷼ | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 473 lei (384 ﷼) | 439 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,014 lei (1,635 ﷼) | 7,671 ﷼ | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,491 lei (1,211 ﷼) | 4,418 ﷼ | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322 lei (261 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (31 ﷼) | 327 ﷼ | - 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,476 lei (1,198 ﷼) | 1,993 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 432 lei (351 ﷼) | 417 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (36 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 lei (43 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 8% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Romania | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 317 lei (258 ﷼) | 221 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 lei (147 ﷼) | 167 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (270 ﷼) | 359 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 417 lei (339 ﷼) | 360 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 22% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Romania | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,948 lei (81,152 ﷼) | 104,438 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (6 ﷼) | 2.14 ﷼ | + 201% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (67 ﷼) | 150 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 30% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Romania | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (22 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (23 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 212 lei (172 ﷼) | 263 ﷼ | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (19 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (13 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 lei (14 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (7 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (11 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (40 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 50% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Romania | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (103 ﷼) | 199 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 lei (53 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136 lei (110 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 193 lei (156 ﷼) | 321 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 lei (22 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (9 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (8 ﷼) | 60 ﷼ | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,334 lei (2,707 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (0.30 ﷼) | 0.72 ﷼ | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 191 lei (155 ﷼) | 456 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (18 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 51% cheaper than in Qatar
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