Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 48% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei (AU$15) | AU$25 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (AU$10) | AU$13 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (AU$5.02) | AU$7 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (AU$2.50) | AU$1.67 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (AU$4.55) | AU$7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (AU$2.71) | AU$4.54 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.63 lei (AU$1.50) | AU$4.80 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16 lei (AU$1.35) | AU$3.32 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.99 lei (AU$1.62) | AU$6 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (AU$10) | AU$26 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (AU$3.07) | AU$3.10 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.80 lei (AU$0.91) | AU$2.76 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 58% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bucharest | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,342 lei (AU$1,408) | AU$3,193 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,614 lei (AU$848) | AU$2,168 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 588 lei (AU$191) | AU$267 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,953 lei (AU$958) | AU$2,398 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,827 lei (AU$592) | AU$1,749 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341 lei (AU$111) | AU$207 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (AU$12) | AU$55 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,185 lei (AU$384) | AU$469 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (AU$192) | AU$271 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (AU$16) | AU$10 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (AU$14) | AU$42 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 26% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Canberra | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 341 lei (AU$111) | AU$112 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 lei (AU$52) | AU$86 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 390 lei (AU$126) | AU$168 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 lei (AU$109) | AU$128 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 50% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,460 lei (AU$34,848) | AU$31,916 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (AU$2.37) | AU$1.88 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (AU$29) | AU$109 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (AU$8) | AU$23 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (AU$9) | AU$20 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 245 lei (AU$79) | AU$76 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 lei (AU$7) | AU$4.10 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (AU$2.47) | AU$3.59 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (AU$4.72) | AU$2.99 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 lei (AU$20) | AU$34 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 49% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bucharest | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (AU$41) | AU$70 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (AU$21) | AU$33 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 161 lei (AU$52) | AU$175 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (AU$69) | AU$88 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (AU$11) | AU$18 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (AU$4.48) | AU$4.77 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (AU$3.60) | AU$9 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,149 lei (AU$1,345) | AU$738 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (AU$0.15) | AU$0.90 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 196 lei (AU$63) | AU$67 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 lei (AU$8) | AU$39 | - 79% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 401 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2024.
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