Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania vs Eskişehir Province, Turkey
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Food | + 125% | |||
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Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 125% more expensive than in Eskişehir Province (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (68TL) | 25TL | + 167% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 lei (38TL) | 18TL | + 112% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (27TL) | 9TL | + 204% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.63 lei (11TL) | 2.68TL | + 317% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 lei (27TL) | 9TL | + 213% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (12TL) | 3.88TL | + 210% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (29TL) | 12TL | + 139% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.54 lei (9TL) | 4.03TL | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 lei (5.03TL) | 2.06TL | + 144% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.88 lei (8TL) | 8TL | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (52TL) | 61TL | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.49 lei (11TL) | 4.23TL | + 157% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.28 lei (4.52TL) | 1.78TL | + 154% | |
Housing | + 225% | |||
Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 225% more expensive than in Eskişehir Province (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,765 lei (7,460TL) | 1,365TL | + 447% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,988 lei (3,938TL) | 917TL | + 330% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 441 lei (874TL) | 302TL | + 189% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,058 lei (4,078TL) | 1,147TL | + 256% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,319 lei (2,614TL) | 600TL | + 335% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307 lei (608TL) | 156TL | + 291% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (76TL) | 61TL | + 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,447 lei (2,868TL) | 1,260TL | + 128% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 357 lei (706TL) | 455TL | + 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 lei (55TL) | 21TL | + 163% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (40TL) | 25TL | + 59% | |
Clothes | + 220% | |||
Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 220% more expensive than in Eskişehir Province (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 274 lei (544TL) | 150TL | + 262% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 lei (330TL) | 107TL | + 209% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (677TL) | 289TL | + 134% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (739TL) | 157TL | + 370% | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 34% more expensive than in Eskişehir Province (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,012 lei (156,561TL) | 107,510TL | + 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.92 lei (10TL) | 5.42TL | + 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 60 lei (119TL) | 114TL | + 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 lei (43TL) | 49TL | - 13% | |
Personal Care | + 188% | |||
Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 188% more expensive than in Eskişehir Province (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (55TL) | 8TL | + 551% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (66TL) | 16TL | + 323% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 151 lei (299TL) | 84TL | + 254% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 lei (30TL) | 7TL | + 306% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (24TL) | 12TL | + 99% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (32TL) | 13TL | + 144% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (13TL) | 5.17TL | + 154% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (19TL) | 11TL | + 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (68TL) | 20TL | + 242% | |
Entertainment | + 227% | |||
Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 227% more expensive than in Eskişehir Province (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 107 lei (212TL) | 49TL | + 336% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (97TL) | 27TL | + 264% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (286TL) | 120TL | + 138% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei (407TL) | 81TL | + 400% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (51TL) | 18TL | + 182% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (23TL) | 9TL | + 157% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (16TL) | 13TL | + 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,726 lei (5,402TL) | 2,276TL | + 137% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86 lei (1.70TL) | 0.50TL | + 241% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 225 lei (445TL) | 97TL | + 361% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (39TL) | 13TL | + 198% | |
TOTAL | + 136% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 136% more expensive than in Eskişehir Province (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 9,901TL (4,997 lei) in Bucharest to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,200TL in Eskişehir Province.
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