Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 48% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 50% 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 | 45 lei ($10) | $19 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei ($7) | $11 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei ($3.41) | $5.23 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei ($1.70) | $0.95 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei ($3.09) | $4.96 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei ($1.84) | $4.24 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei ($4.28) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.63 lei ($1.02) | $3.47 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16 lei ($0.92) | $1.70 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.99 lei ($1.10) | $6 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei ($7) | $17 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei ($2.09) | $3.14 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.80 lei ($0.62) | $1.40 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 61% 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 | 4,342 lei ($957) | $2,224 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,614 lei ($576) | $1,641 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 588 lei ($130) | $177 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,953 lei ($651) | $1,616 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,827 lei ($403) | $1,331 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341 lei ($75) | $108 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei ($8) | $50 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,185 lei ($261) | $262 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei ($131) | $148 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei ($11) | $14 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei ($10) | $35 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 341 lei ($75) | $41 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 lei ($35) | $51 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 390 lei ($86) | $86 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 lei ($74) | $107 | - 31% | |
| 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 | 107,460 lei ($23,690) | $21,369 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei ($1.61) | $0.90 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei ($20) | $66 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei ($5.64) | $23 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 25% 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) | 26 lei ($5.78) | $6 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei ($6) | $13 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 245 lei ($54) | $98 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei ($4.90) | $7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 lei ($4.48) | $3.45 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei ($5.22) | $3.95 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei ($1.68) | $4.44 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei ($3.21) | $1.55 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 lei ($14) | $21 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 40% 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 | 126 lei ($28) | $50 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei ($14) | $27 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 161 lei ($36) | $114 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei ($47) | $92 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei ($7) | $12 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei ($3.05) | $5.03 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei ($2.45) | $7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,149 lei ($915) | $409 | + 124% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei ($0.10) | $0.35 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 196 lei ($43) | $49 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 lei ($5.62) | $10 | - 44% | |
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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 409 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
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