Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 49% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei ($11) | $15 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 lei ($5.54) | $8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei ($3.27) | $4.71 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei ($1.54) | $1.06 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei ($3.30) | $3.90 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei ($1.69) | $4.45 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei ($3.92) | $6 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.96 lei ($1.07) | $3.45 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.49 lei ($0.75) | $1.90 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.22 lei ($0.91) | $6 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei ($7) | $17 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei ($1.53) | $2.65 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.38 lei ($0.95) | $2.63 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 64% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,094 lei ($883) | $2,014 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,355 lei ($508) | $1,390 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 588 lei ($127) | $245 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,049 lei ($442) | $1,474 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,456 lei ($314) | $1,010 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 396 lei ($85) | $140 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei ($9) | $52 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,331 lei ($287) | $290 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 435 lei ($94) | $138 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 lei ($11) | $12 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 lei ($12) | $39 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 32% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 348 lei ($75) | $65 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 193 lei ($42) | $71 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 363 lei ($78) | $97 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 435 lei ($94) | $188 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,804 lei ($21,740) | $27,148 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei ($1.64) | $0.91 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei ($18) | $58 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 lei ($5.27) | $20 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei ($7) | $7 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei ($6) | $27 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 244 lei ($53) | $116 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 lei ($5.58) | $7 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 lei ($3.60) | $2.41 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 lei ($5.78) | $3.07 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei ($1.71) | $4.05 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei ($3.64) | $1.73 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 lei ($13) | $31 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei ($31) | $45 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69 lei ($15) | $20 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156 lei ($34) | $71 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei ($45) | $70 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 lei ($7) | $11 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei ($2.57) | $4.83 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei ($2.22) | $7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,213 lei ($693) | $498 | + 39% | |
| 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 | 215 lei ($46) | $46 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei ($4.96) | $8 | - 40% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 898 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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