Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in San‘a’ (Yemen)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in San‘a’ (Yemen) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bucharest | San‘a’ | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 lei (2,410 ﷼) | 2,593 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (1,672 ﷼) | 1,545 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (808 ﷼) | 817 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (397 ﷼) | 457 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (732 ﷼) | 719 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (436 ﷼) | 583 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (1,014 ﷼) | 1,055 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.63 lei (242 ﷼) | 628 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16 lei (217 ﷼) | 341 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.99 lei (261 ﷼) | 749 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (1,663 ﷼) | 19,379 ﷼ | - 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (495 ﷼) | 439 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.80 lei (146 ﷼) | 337 ﷼ | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in San‘a’ (Yemen) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bucharest | San‘a’ | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,597 lei (239,974 ﷼) | 143,331 ﷼ | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,687 lei (140,280 ﷼) | 144,584 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 622 lei (32,469 ﷼) | 11,760 ﷼ | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,100 lei (161,816 ﷼) | 295,524 ﷼ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,845 lei (96,300 ﷼) | 104,792 ﷼ | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 376 lei (19,646 ﷼) | 25,813 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (1,893 ﷼) | 28,761 ﷼ | - 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,185 lei (61,833 ﷼) | 73,630 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (30,983 ﷼) | 55,503 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (2,572 ﷼) | 1,701 ﷼ | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (2,321 ﷼) | 7,955 ﷼ | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 36% more expensive than in San‘a’ (Yemen) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bucharest | San‘a’ | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 341 lei (17,803 ﷼) | 6,197 ﷼ | + 187% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 lei (8,339 ﷼) | 8,268 ﷼ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 390 lei (20,333 ﷼) | 16,200 ﷼ | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 lei (17,517 ﷼) | 12,584 ﷼ | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 28% cheaper than in San‘a’ (Yemen) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bucharest | San‘a’ | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,460 lei (5,609,182 ﷼) | 6,000,000 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (376 ﷼) | 334 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 94 lei (4,912 ﷼) | 10,000 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (1,342 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in San‘a’ (Yemen) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bucharest | San‘a’ | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (1,369 ﷼) | 907 ﷼ | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (1,498 ﷼) | 2,945 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 245 lei (12,763 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (1,159 ﷼) | 1,899 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 lei (1,061 ﷼) | 1,198 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (1,235 ﷼) | 1,098 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (397 ﷼) | 748 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (760 ﷼) | 877 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 lei (3,285 ﷼) | 3,073 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in San‘a’ (Yemen) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bucharest | San‘a’ | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139 lei (7,250 ﷼) | 4,186 ﷼ | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (3,345 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 161 lei (8,426 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 256 lei (13,381 ﷼) | 17,902 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 lei (1,838 ﷼) | 1,830 ﷼ | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (749 ﷼) | 828 ﷼ | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (579 ﷼) | 5,299 ﷼ | - 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,149 lei (216,558 ﷼) | 30,000 ﷼ | + 622% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (25 ﷼) | 26 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 196 lei (10,209 ﷼) | 9,350 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 lei (1,332 ﷼) | 702 ﷼ | + 90% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 280 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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