Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 13% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (426TL) | 523TL | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 lei (283TL) | 377TL | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (143TL) | 161TL | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (65TL) | 48TL | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (118TL) | 101TL | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (89TL) | 56TL | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (182TL) | 351TL | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.66 lei (40TL) | 60TL | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 lei (33TL) | 29TL | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.73 lei (41TL) | 90TL | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (281TL) | 613TL | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (84TL) | 58TL | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 lei (24TL) | 16TL | + 51% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 20% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,228 lei (36,656TL) | 40,831TL | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,699 lei (23,401TL) | 31,746TL | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 579 lei (5,020TL) | 2,742TL | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,536 lei (21,985TL) | 32,846TL | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,894 lei (16,421TL) | 11,585TL | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 lei (3,209TL) | 1,675TL | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (314TL) | 463TL | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,360 lei (11,790TL) | 9,738TL | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 422 lei (3,655TL) | 4,303TL | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 lei (420TL) | 101TL | + 316% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 lei (519TL) | 1,614TL | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Ankara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 342 lei (2,966TL) | 2,449TL | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 157 lei (1,364TL) | 1,382TL | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 407 lei (3,532TL) | 5,909TL | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 341 lei (2,954TL) | 4,683TL | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 109,060 lei (945,518TL) | 1,353,030TL | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (64TL) | 46TL | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 87 lei (758TL) | 1,061TL | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (225TL) | 199TL | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 lei (259TL) | 104TL | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41 lei (352TL) | 113TL | + 213% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 253 lei (2,198TL) | 6,423TL | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (204TL) | 192TL | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (158TL) | 119TL | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 lei (203TL) | 89TL | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (65TL) | 36TL | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 lei (136TL) | 73TL | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 lei (482TL) | 352TL | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (1,093TL) | 1,919TL | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 lei (518TL) | 349TL | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 168 lei (1,456TL) | 2,431TL | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 214 lei (1,855TL) | 3,249TL | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (287TL) | 274TL | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (124TL) | 106TL | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (98TL) | 203TL | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,810 lei (33,031TL) | 23,574TL | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63 lei (5.49TL) | 0.73TL | + 653% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (1,590TL) | 1,303TL | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 lei (225TL) | 81TL | + 179% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 541 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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