Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania vs Erzurum, Turkey
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Food | + 128% | |||
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Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 128% more expensive than in Erzurum (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (67TL) | 21TL | + 224% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 lei (38TL) | 24TL | + 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (27TL) | 11TL | + 153% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.63 lei (11TL) | 3.80TL | + 189% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 lei (27TL) | 11TL | + 153% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (12TL) | 3.83TL | + 209% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (28TL) | 10TL | + 195% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.54 lei (9TL) | 3.66TL | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 lei (4.95TL) | 2.68TL | + 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.88 lei (8TL) | 7TL | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (51TL) | 32TL | + 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.49 lei (11TL) | 3.90TL | + 175% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.28 lei (4.44TL) | 2.00TL | + 122% | |
Housing | + 117% | |||
Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 117% more expensive than in Erzurum (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,765 lei (7,339TL) | 2,462TL | + 198% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,988 lei (3,874TL) | 808TL | + 380% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 441 lei (860TL) | 300TL | + 187% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,058 lei (4,012TL) | 1,411TL | + 184% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,319 lei (2,571TL) | 1,075TL | + 139% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307 lei (598TL) | 283TL | + 111% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (75TL) | 49TL | + 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,447 lei (2,821TL) | 1,479TL | + 91% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 357 lei (695TL) | 375TL | + 85% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 lei (55TL) | 16TL | + 252% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (40TL) | 93TL | - 58% | |
Clothes | + 192% | |||
Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 192% more expensive than in Erzurum (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 274 lei (535TL) | 142TL | + 277% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 lei (325TL) | 122TL | + 166% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (666TL) | 271TL | + 146% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (727TL) | 208TL | + 250% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 22% more expensive than in Erzurum (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,012 lei (154,020TL) | 100,000TL | + 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.92 lei (10TL) | 5.72TL | + 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 60 lei (117TL) | 142TL | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 lei (42TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 43% | |||
Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 43% more expensive than in Erzurum (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (54TL) | 40TL | + 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (65TL) | 60TL | + 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 151 lei (294TL) | 140TL | + 110% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 lei (30TL) | 20TL | + 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (24TL) | 19TL | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (32TL) | 14TL | + 128% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (13TL) | 10TL | + 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (19TL) | 20TL | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (67TL) | 28TL | + 140% | |
Entertainment | + 73% | |||
Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 73% more expensive than in Erzurum (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 107 lei (209TL) | 43TL | + 386% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (95TL) | 30TL | + 218% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (281TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei (401TL) | 100TL | + 301% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (50TL) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (23TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (16TL) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,726 lei (5,314TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86 lei (1.68TL) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 225 lei (438TL) | 112TL | + 291% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (38TL) | 15TL | + 158% | |
TOTAL | + 78% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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