Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 25% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico)
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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Bucharest | Cancún | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 564 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 160 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 72 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 30 | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 51 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 32 | + 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 lei (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 113 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.45 lei (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 45 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.57 lei (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 40 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.42 lei (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 30 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 lei (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 251 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 35 | + 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 21 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 34% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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Bucharest | Cancún | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,342 lei (Mex$ 15,829) | Mex$ 27,263 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,397 lei (Mex$ 8,737) | Mex$ 12,367 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 681 lei (Mex$ 2,483) | Mex$ 1,637 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,249 lei (Mex$ 8,198) | Mex$ 16,160 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,612 lei (Mex$ 5,877) | Mex$ 8,236 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336 lei (Mex$ 1,224) | Mex$ 1,295 | - 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 379 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,402 lei (Mex$ 5,110) | Mex$ 6,595 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (Mex$ 2,164) | Mex$ 2,329 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 lei (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 139 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 162 | - 0% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 333 lei (Mex$ 1,213) | Mex$ 901 | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 lei (Mex$ 702) | Mex$ 721 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 389 lei (Mex$ 1,419) | Mex$ 1,829 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 422 lei (Mex$ 1,537) | Mex$ 1,353 | + 14% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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Bucharest | Cancún | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,205 lei (Mex$ 419,975) | Mex$ 283,895 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (Mex$ 332) | Mex$ 523 | - 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 245 | - 61% | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 6% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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Bucharest | Cancún | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 129 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 196 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 251 lei (Mex$ 915) | Mex$ 733 | + 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 77 | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 72 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 60 | + 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 39 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 33 | + 86% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 257 | - 15% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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Bucharest | Cancún | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (Mex$ 497) | Mex$ 408 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 152 | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 lei (Mex$ 621) | Mex$ 950 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 219 lei (Mex$ 800) | Mex$ 996 | - 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 lei (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 198 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 100 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 58 | - 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,935 lei (Mex$ 14,345) | Mex$ 10,112 | + 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (Mex$ 1.71) | Mex$ 1.62 | + 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 198 lei (Mex$ 722) | Mex$ 708 | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 79 | + 10% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 683 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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