Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 28% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan)
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 lei (5,747 Pound) | 3,391 Pound | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (3,988 Pound) | 3,659 Pound | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (1,926 Pound) | 2,906 Pound | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (947 Pound) | 620 Pound | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (1,746 Pound) | 1,144 Pound | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (1,039 Pound) | 502 Pound | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (2,417 Pound) | 1,967 Pound | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.63 lei (576 Pound) | 4,763 Pound | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16 lei (518 Pound) | 782 Pound | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.99 lei (622 Pound) | 90 Pound | + 592% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (3,965 Pound) | 2,096 Pound | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (1,180 Pound) | 1,558 Pound | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.80 lei (349 Pound) | 495 Pound | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,597 lei (572,235 Pound) | 648,995 Pound | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,687 lei (334,508 Pound) | 294,546 Pound | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 622 lei (77,425 Pound) | 22,930 Pound | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,100 lei (385,862 Pound) | 503,424 Pound | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,845 lei (229,635 Pound) | 216,695 Pound | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 376 lei (46,846 Pound) | 13,280 Pound | + 253% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (4,513 Pound) | 8,325 Pound | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,185 lei (147,445 Pound) | 40,452 Pound | + 264% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (73,882 Pound) | 30,681 Pound | + 141% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (6,133 Pound) | 4,241 Pound | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (5,534 Pound) | 2,126 Pound | + 160% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 76% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 341 lei (42,453 Pound) | 28,408 Pound | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 lei (19,885 Pound) | 1,724 Pound | + 1054% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 390 lei (48,484 Pound) | 54,510 Pound | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 lei (41,770 Pound) | 74,914 Pound | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 31% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,460 lei (13,375,471 Pound) | 15,675,800 Pound | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (896 Pound) | 781 Pound | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 94 lei (11,713 Pound) | 3,932 Pound | + 198% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (3,200 Pound) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 226% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 226% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (3,265 Pound) | 1,956 Pound | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (3,571 Pound) | 466 Pound | + 667% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 245 lei (30,434 Pound) | 9,915 Pound | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (2,765 Pound) | 374 Pound | + 640% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 lei (2,530 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 2497% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (2,946 Pound) | 2,911 Pound | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (948 Pound) | 93 Pound | + 917% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (1,811 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 1774% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 lei (7,834 Pound) | 2,987 Pound | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 86% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Khartoum | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139 lei (17,288 Pound) | 14,834 Pound | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (7,976 Pound) | 14,218 Pound | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 161 lei (20,093 Pound) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 256 lei (31,908 Pound) | 25,142 Pound | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 lei (4,383 Pound) | 595 Pound | + 636% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (1,786 Pound) | 2,762 Pound | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (1,380 Pound) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,149 lei (516,398 Pound) | 27,550 Pound | + 1774% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (59 Pound) | 10 Pound | + 485% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 196 lei (24,345 Pound) | 2,364 Pound | + 930% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 lei (3,175 Pound) | 363 Pound | + 776% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 293 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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