- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Qatar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 57% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (26 ﷼) | 77 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| 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 (11 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.68 lei (4.18 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (10 ﷼) | 15 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.14 lei (4.59 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (13 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.97 lei (3.54 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.20 lei (1.97 ﷼) | 5.10 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.29 lei (2.94 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (25 ﷼) | 89 ﷼ | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.38 lei (4.81 ﷼) | 5.74 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.07 lei (1.85 ﷼) | 4.03 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 76% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,571 lei (2,297 ﷼) | 11,072 ﷼ | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,675 lei (1,496 ﷼) | 6,909 ﷼ | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 405 lei (361 ﷼) | 376 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,555 lei (1,389 ﷼) | 8,539 ﷼ | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,043 lei (932 ﷼) | 4,478 ﷼ | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 266 lei (238 ﷼) | 221 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (32 ﷼) | 250 ﷼ | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,480 lei (1,322 ﷼) | 1,525 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 339 lei (303 ﷼) | 460 ﷼ | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (31 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (20 ﷼) | 35 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 36% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 263 lei (235 ﷼) | 252 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 145 lei (129 ﷼) | 239 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 319 lei (285 ﷼) | 402 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 363 lei (324 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 54% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,475 lei (74,576 ﷼) | 79,726 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.41 lei (4.83 ﷼) | 1.89 ﷼ | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (58 ﷼) | 341 ﷼ | - 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 ﷼ | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (25 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 110 lei (98 ﷼) | 245 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (17 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (12 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (13 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.24 lei (4.68 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (9 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (25 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 57% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74 lei (66 ﷼) | 194 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (41 ﷼) | 87 ﷼ | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135 lei (121 ﷼) | 282 ﷼ | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 128 lei (114 ﷼) | 341 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (18 ﷼) | 62 ﷼ | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (9 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (7 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | - 85% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,498 lei (2,232 ﷼) | 2,674 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 lei (0.74 ﷼) | 0.66 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 172 lei (154 ﷼) | 594 ﷼ | - 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (15 ﷼) | 10 ﷼ | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.893
QAR
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RON
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,658 prices entered by 651 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 62% cheaper than in Qatar
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