Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland)
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| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (€10) | €15 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 lei (€5.35) | €9 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (€3.12) | €4.51 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (€1.42) | €1.28 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (€2.96) | €3.29 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (€1.62) | €2.44 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (€3.55) | €5.20 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.81 lei (€0.98) | €2.18 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.50 lei (€0.71) | €1.11 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.11 lei (€0.83) | €2.45 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (€6) | €13 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (€1.39) | €2.63 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.20 lei (€0.85) | €1.03 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 60% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,942 lei (€800) | €1,677 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,507 lei (€509) | €1,225 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 lei (€96) | €166 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,081 lei (€422) | €1,504 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,510 lei (€307) | €1,004 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 337 lei (€68) | €229 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (€8) | €43 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,347 lei (€273) | €424 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 503 lei (€102) | €115 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 56 lei (€11) | €5.60 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 lei (€11) | €13 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 7% more expensive than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 348 lei (€71) | €63 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 193 lei (€39) | €34 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (€70) | €90 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 435 lei (€88) | €97 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 54% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,804 lei (€20,462) | €29,004 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (€1.59) | €1.84 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (€17) | €63 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei (€5.03) | €21 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (€6) | €5.43 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (€6) | €16 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 244 lei (€50) | €55 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 lei (€5.25) | €4.32 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (€3.09) | €2.39 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 lei (€5.44) | €4.57 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (€1.61) | €1.67 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (€3.43) | €2.89 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 lei (€12) | €15 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Cork (Ireland) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Cork | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei (€29) | €40 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69 lei (€14) | €22 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156 lei (€32) | €54 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei (€42) | €66 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (€6) | €12 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (€2.42) | €3.33 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (€2.07) | €6 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,213 lei (€652) | €437 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (€0.08) | €0.25 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218 lei (€44) | €47 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (€4.49) | €15 | - 69% | |
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TOTAL | - 45% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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