Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 15% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 34% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei (341TL) | 218TL | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31 lei (236TL) | 215TL | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (104TL) | 74TL | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 lei (65TL) | 32TL | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (108TL) | 53TL | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (63TL) | 33TL | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 lei (152TL) | 143TL | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.71 lei (35TL) | 25TL | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16 lei (31TL) | 20TL | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.82 lei (36TL) | 46TL | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (230TL) | 342TL | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (71TL) | 49TL | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.80 lei (21TL) | 19TL | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 39% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,342 lei (32,678TL) | 29,155TL | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,614 lei (19,671TL) | 15,258TL | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 588 lei (4,425TL) | 1,508TL | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,953 lei (22,224TL) | 17,829TL | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,768 lei (13,307TL) | 10,456TL | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341 lei (2,568TL) | 918TL | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42 lei (318TL) | 139TL | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,185 lei (8,915TL) | 3,655TL | + 144% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (4,467TL) | 3,958TL | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (371TL) | 137TL | + 171% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (335TL) | 197TL | + 70% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Bursa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 341 lei (2,567TL) | 2,618TL | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 lei (1,202TL) | 1,398TL | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 390 lei (2,932TL) | 3,603TL | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 lei (2,526TL) | 1,790TL | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,460 lei (808,737TL) | 1,552,770TL | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (55TL) | 37TL | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (682TL) | 723TL | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (192TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 151% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (197TL) | 60TL | + 229% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (216TL) | 92TL | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 245 lei (1,840TL) | 1,187TL | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (167TL) | 17TL | + 899% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 lei (153TL) | 43TL | + 252% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (178TL) | 99TL | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (59TL) | 18TL | + 225% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (110TL) | 34TL | + 218% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 lei (474TL) | 54TL | + 770% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 13% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (951TL) | 987TL | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 lei (486TL) | 397TL | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 161 lei (1,215TL) | 834TL | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (1,592TL) | 4,878TL | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (244TL) | 95TL | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (104TL) | 44TL | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (83TL) | 116TL | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,149 lei (31,224TL) | 2,042TL | + 1429% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (3.54TL) | 0.44TL | + 706% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (1,369TL) | 1,177TL | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 lei (192TL) | 54TL | + 255% | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 409 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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For example, you would need at least 105,837TL (14,063 lei) in Bucharest to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 92,000TL in Bursa.
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