Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania vs Ensenada, Mexico
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 7% more expensive than in Ensenada (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 143 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 lei (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 101 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 39 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.63 lei (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 18 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 40 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 67 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.54 lei (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 31 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 lei (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 18 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.88 lei (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 215 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.49 lei (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 22 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.28 lei (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 59% more expensive than in Ensenada (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,765 lei (Mex$ 18,246) | Mex$ 9,980 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,988 lei (Mex$ 9,632) | Mex$ 5,596 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 441 lei (Mex$ 2,137) | Mex$ 557 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,058 lei (Mex$ 9,974) | Mex$ 6,066 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,319 lei (Mex$ 6,392) | Mex$ 3,473 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307 lei (Mex$ 1,487) | Mex$ 274 | + 442% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 351 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,447 lei (Mex$ 7,014) | Mex$ 8,297 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 357 lei (Mex$ 1,728) | Mex$ 1,528 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 lei (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 73 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 78 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 48% more expensive than in Ensenada (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 274 lei (Mex$ 1,330) | Mex$ 644 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 lei (Mex$ 808) | Mex$ 655 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (Mex$ 1,655) | Mex$ 1,087 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (Mex$ 1,808) | Mex$ 819 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Ensenada (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,012 lei (Mex$ 382,908) | Mex$ 272,143 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.92 lei (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 18 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 lei (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 618 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 lei (Mex$ 105) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 23% more expensive than in Ensenada (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 73 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 180 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 151 lei (Mex$ 730) | Mex$ 518 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 lei (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 79 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 52 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 51 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 32 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 36 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 85 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 60% more expensive than in Ensenada (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 107 lei (Mex$ 519) | Mex$ 319 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 127 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (Mex$ 700) | Mex$ 780 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei (Mex$ 997) | Mex$ 599 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 71 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 57 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 40 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,726 lei (Mex$ 13,211) | Mex$ 8,654 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86 lei (Mex$ 4.17) | Mex$ 2.67 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 225 lei (Mex$ 1,089) | Mex$ 556 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 48 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 922 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 24% more expensive than in Ensenada (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 39,591 (8,170 lei) in Bucharest to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 32,000 in Ensenada.
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