Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania vs Castellón de la Plana, Spain
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 24% cheaper than in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (€7) | €11 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 lei (€3.92) | €7 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (€2.81) | €3.10 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.63 lei (€1.14) | €0.75 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 lei (€2.78) | €2.59 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (€1.23) | €1.31 | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (€2.96) | €3.85 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.54 lei (€0.92) | €1.18 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 lei (€0.52) | €0.94 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.88 lei (€0.79) | €0.73 | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (€5.29) | €5.96 | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.49 lei (€1.12) | €1.41 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.28 lei (€0.46) | €0.64 | - 28% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,765 lei (€764) | €562 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,988 lei (€403) | €422 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 441 lei (€90) | €55 | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,058 lei (€418) | €410 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,319 lei (€268) | €319 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307 lei (€62) | €32 | + 95% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (€8) | €37 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,447 lei (€294) | €359 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 357 lei (€72) | €51 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 lei (€5.68) | €4.27 | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (€4.12) | €8 | - 51% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 11% more expensive than in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 274 lei (€56) | €55 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 lei (€34) | €29 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (€69) | €66 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (€76) | €71 | + 6% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,012 lei (€16,037) | €23,491 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.92 lei (€1.00) | €1.23 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 60 lei (€12) | €29 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 lei (€4.38) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 5% cheaper than in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (€5.61) | €2.87 | + 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (€7) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 151 lei (€31) | €42 | - 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 lei (€3.08) | €5.00 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (€2.46) | €2.10 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (€3.29) | €2.20 | + 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (€1.35) | €1.91 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€1.94) | €1.95 | - 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (€7) | €11 | - 37% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 12% cheaper than in Castellón de la Plana (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 107 lei (€22) | €29 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (€10) | €15 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (€29) | €45 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei (€42) | €42 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (€5.17) | €7 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (€2.37) | €2.40 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (€1.69) | €3.87 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,726 lei (€553) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86 lei (€0.17) | €0.24 | - 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 225 lei (€46) | €30 | + 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (€3.99) | €4.73 | - 16% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,900 in Castellón de la Plana you would need to make just about €1,519 (7,484 lei) in Bucharest.
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