Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 34% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 27% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Bucharest | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei (105 kr) | 117 kr | - 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (73 kr) | 93 kr | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (36 kr) | 55 kr | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (18 kr) | 15 kr | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 lei (32 kr) | 38 kr | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (19 kr) | 34 kr | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (45 kr) | 53 kr | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.63 lei (11 kr) | 33 kr | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16 lei (10 kr) | 16 kr | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.99 lei (12 kr) | 19 kr | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (70 kr) | 103 kr | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (22 kr) | 23 kr | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.80 lei (6 kr) | 14 kr | - 52% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Bucharest | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,342 lei (10,027 kr) | 15,740 kr | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,614 lei (6,036 kr) | 11,553 kr | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 588 lei (1,358 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,934 lei (6,776 kr) | 9,190 kr | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,827 lei (4,218 kr) | 6,226 kr | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341 lei (788 kr) | 410 kr | + 92% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (84 kr) | 359 kr | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,185 lei (2,736 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (1,371 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (114 kr) | 67 kr | + 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (103 kr) | 166 kr | - 38% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Bucharest | Malmo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 341 lei (788 kr) | 992 kr | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 lei (369 kr) | 419 kr | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 390 lei (900 kr) | 933 kr | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 lei (775 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 48% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Bucharest | Malmo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,460 lei (248,157 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (17 kr) | 17 kr | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 94 lei (217 kr) | 621 kr | - 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (59 kr) | 334 kr | - 82% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 20% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Bucharest | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (61 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (66 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 245 lei (565 kr) | 260 kr | + 117% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (51 kr) | 41 kr | + 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 lei (47 kr) | 31 kr | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (55 kr) | 28 kr | + 92% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (18 kr) | 28 kr | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (34 kr) | 21 kr | + 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 lei (145 kr) | 295 kr | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 27% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Bucharest | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (292 kr) | 415 kr | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (148 kr) | 274 kr | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 161 lei (373 kr) | 819 kr | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (488 kr) | 750 kr | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (75 kr) | 140 kr | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (32 kr) | 42 kr | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (26 kr) | 72 kr | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,149 lei (9,581 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (1.09 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 196 lei (452 kr) | 290 kr | + 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 lei (59 kr) | 67 kr | - 11% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 345 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 05, 2024.
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