Cost of living in Romania compared to Qatar
Currency:
Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Romania is 17% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Romania | Qatar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (39 ﷼) | 32 ﷼ | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (24 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (12 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (6 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (12 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (7 ﷼) | 5.39 ﷼ | + 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (18 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28 lei (4.21 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.14 lei (3.30 ﷼) | 3.77 ﷼ | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.78 lei (3.81 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (28 ﷼) | 92 ﷼ | - 70% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (7 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 lei (2.50 ﷼) | 5.28 ﷼ | - 53% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Romania is 71% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Romania | Qatar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,678 lei (2,933 ﷼) | 12,174 ﷼ | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,402 lei (1,916 ﷼) | 8,090 ﷼ | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 752 lei (600 ﷼) | 1,063 ﷼ | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,223 lei (1,773 ﷼) | 6,642 ﷼ | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei (1,151 ﷼) | 4,084 ﷼ | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 424 lei (338 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (31 ﷼) | 323 ﷼ | - 91% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,546 lei (1,233 ﷼) | 2,301 ﷼ | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (486 ﷼) | 421 ﷼ | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (37 ﷼) | 34 ﷼ | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (28 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | - 40% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 20% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Romania | Qatar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (201 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (141 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (272 ﷼) | 335 ﷼ | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (305 ﷼) | 348 ﷼ | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Romania | Qatar | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,766 lei (73,980 ﷼) | 85,534 ﷼ | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (5.78 ﷼) | 2.12 ﷼ | + 173% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (76 ﷼) | 139 ﷼ | - 45% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 35% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Romania | Qatar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (29 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (24 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 lei (191 ﷼) | 291 ﷼ | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (20 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (14 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (20 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (5.59 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (14 ﷼) | 5.41 ﷼ | + 160% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (36 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 49% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Romania | Qatar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110 lei (88 ﷼) | 292 ﷼ | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 lei (46 ﷼) | 88 ﷼ | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (118 ﷼) | 105 ﷼ | + 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225 lei (179 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (25 ﷼) | 110 ﷼ | - 77% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (12 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (9 ﷼) | 44 ﷼ | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,666 lei (2,924 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 72% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (0.42 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (146 ﷼) | 430 ﷼ | - 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (20 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 6% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,297 prices entered by 169 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 47% cheaper than in Qatar
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