Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 9% more expensive than in Iloilo (Philippines)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 34% more expensive than in Iloilo (Philippines) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Iloilo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 lei (Php581) | Php162 | + 260% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (Php303) | Php160 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (Php191) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (Php81) | Php88 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (Php176) | Php90 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (Php97) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (Php216) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.87 lei (Php59) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.47 lei (Php42) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 lei (Php49) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (Php395) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (Php82) | Php67 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.89 lei (Php47) | Php63 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 18% cheaper than in Iloilo (Philippines) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Iloilo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,067 lei (Php49,124) | Php23,374 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,542 lei (Php30,704) | Php16,741 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 464 lei (Php5,601) | Php4,277 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,131 lei (Php25,739) | Php12,000 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,546 lei (Php18,671) | Php10,000 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 276 lei (Php3,329) | Php3,400 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei (Php477) | Php1,769 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,199 lei (Php14,478) | Php17,059 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 lei (Php5,026) | Php5,000 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 57 lei (Php693) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 lei (Php604) | Php4,000 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 19% more expensive than in Iloilo (Philippines) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Iloilo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 lei (Php4,148) | Php1,400 | + 196% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 193 lei (Php2,334) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (Php4,157) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 435 lei (Php5,257) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 11% more expensive than in Iloilo (Philippines) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Iloilo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,804 lei (Php1,217,526) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (Php94) | Php51 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (Php1,032) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei (Php301) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Iloilo (Philippines) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Iloilo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (Php371) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (Php364) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 244 lei (Php2,949) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 lei (Php312) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (Php184) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 lei (Php324) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (Php96) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (Php204) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 lei (Php704) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 18% more expensive than in Iloilo (Philippines) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bucharest | Iloilo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei (Php1,755) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69 lei (Php828) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156 lei (Php1,882) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei (Php2,493) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 lei (Php343) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (Php144) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (Php123) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,213 lei (Php38,801) | Php15,000 | + 159% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (Php4.59) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 224 lei (Php2,701) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (Php267) | Php75 | + 253% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 795 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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