Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania vs Esteli, Nicaragua
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 32% cheaper than in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (291 C$) | 800 C$ | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 lei (164 C$) | 300 C$ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (118 C$) | 88 C$ | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.63 lei (48 C$) | 40 C$ | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (117 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (52 C$) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (124 C$) | 132 C$ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.54 lei (39 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 lei (22 C$) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.88 lei (33 C$) | 40 C$ | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (222 C$) | 400 C$ | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.49 lei (47 C$) | 22 C$ | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.28 lei (19 C$) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 27% more expensive than in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,765 lei (32,035 C$) | 6,000 C$ | + 434% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,988 lei (16,911 C$) | 13,500 C$ | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 441 lei (3,753 C$) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,058 lei (17,513 C$) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,319 lei (11,223 C$) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307 lei (2,610 C$) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (327 C$) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,447 lei (12,315 C$) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 357 lei (3,033 C$) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 lei (238 C$) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (173 C$) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 274 lei (2,335 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 lei (1,418 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (2,905 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (3,175 C$) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,012 lei (672,292 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.92 lei (42 C$) | 35 C$ | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 lei (512 C$) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 lei (184 C$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (235 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (285 C$) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 151 lei (1,283 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 lei (129 C$) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (103 C$) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (138 C$) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (57 C$) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (82 C$) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (291 C$) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 4% more expensive than in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 107 lei (911 C$) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (417 C$) | 100 C$ | + 317% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (1,229 C$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei (1,750 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (217 C$) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (100 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (71 C$) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,726 lei (23,196 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86 lei (7 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 225 lei (1,913 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (167 C$) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 800 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 18,000 C$ in Esteli you would need to make just about 17,792 C$ (2,091 lei) in Bucharest.
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