Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei ($11) | $20 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 lei ($5.80) | $9 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei ($3.38) | $3.93 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei ($1.54) | $1.04 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei ($3.21) | $4.52 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei ($1.76) | $4.61 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei ($3.85) | $7 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.81 lei ($1.06) | $4.41 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.50 lei ($0.77) | $1.83 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.11 lei ($0.90) | $6 | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei ($7) | $17 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei ($1.50) | $1.95 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.20 lei ($0.92) | $1.29 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 62% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,942 lei ($867) | $1,990 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,507 lei ($552) | $1,316 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 lei ($104) | $158 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,081 lei ($458) | $1,474 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,510 lei ($332) | $1,166 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 337 lei ($74) | $115 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei ($9) | $48 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,347 lei ($296) | $316 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 503 lei ($111) | $149 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 56 lei ($12) | $13 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 lei ($12) | $36 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 6% more expensive than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 348 lei ($77) | $43 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 193 lei ($43) | $43 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei ($76) | $94 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 435 lei ($96) | $119 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,804 lei ($22,177) | $21,367 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei ($1.72) | $0.86 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei ($19) | $66 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei ($5.47) | $24 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei ($7) | $6 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei ($7) | $13 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 244 lei ($54) | $102 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 lei ($5.69) | $5.54 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei ($3.35) | $3.18 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 lei ($5.90) | $3.61 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei ($1.75) | $3.56 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei ($3.71) | $1.38 | + 169% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 lei ($13) | $17 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei ($32) | $43 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69 lei ($15) | $26 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156 lei ($34) | $85 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei ($45) | $87 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei ($7) | $12 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei ($2.62) | $4.61 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei ($2.24) | $7 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,213 lei ($707) | $409 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei ($0.08) | $0.39 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 224 lei ($49) | $42 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei ($4.87) | $8 | - 42% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
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These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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