Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei (€9) | €12 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31 lei (€6) | €8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (€2.78) | €3.30 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 lei (€1.74) | €0.97 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (€2.88) | €3.45 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (€1.68) | €2.07 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 lei (€4.07) | €4.86 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.71 lei (€0.95) | €1.95 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16 lei (€0.84) | €1.50 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.82 lei (€0.97) | €1.02 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (€6) | €5.74 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (€1.91) | €2.06 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.80 lei (€0.56) | €0.92 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,342 lei (€873) | €1,652 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,614 lei (€526) | €1,143 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 588 lei (€118) | €140 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,953 lei (€594) | €1,201 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,768 lei (€356) | €844 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341 lei (€69) | €86 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42 lei (€8) | €21 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,185 lei (€238) | €411 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (€119) | €153 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (€10) | €8 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (€9) | €9 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 341 lei (€69) | €95 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 lei (€32) | €36 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 390 lei (€78) | €91 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 lei (€67) | €93 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,460 lei (€21,615) | €26,487 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (€1.47) | €1.81 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (€18) | €40 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (€5.14) | €12 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (€5.28) | €5.21 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (€5.77) | €7 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 245 lei (€49) | €78 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (€4.47) | €3.48 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 lei (€4.09) | €4.37 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (€4.76) | €4.37 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (€1.58) | €1.91 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (€2.93) | €2.56 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 lei (€13) | €16 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 13% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (€25) | €35 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 lei (€13) | €15 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 161 lei (€32) | €69 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (€43) | €52 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (€7) | €9 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (€2.78) | €3.39 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (€2.23) | €2.02 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,149 lei (€834) | €543 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (€0.09) | €0.18 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (€37) | €36 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 lei (€5.13) | €5.18 | - 1% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
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