Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (RD$ 585) | RD$ 337 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 lei (RD$ 303) | RD$ 354 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (RD$ 179) | RD$ 111 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (RD$ 84) | RD$ 60 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (RD$ 181) | RD$ 90 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (RD$ 93) | RD$ 63 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (RD$ 214) | RD$ 186 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.96 lei (RD$ 59) | RD$ 115 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.49 lei (RD$ 41) | RD$ 61 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.22 lei (RD$ 50) | RD$ 108 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (RD$ 375) | RD$ 715 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (RD$ 84) | RD$ 71 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.38 lei (RD$ 52) | RD$ 42 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 20% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,094 lei (RD$ 48,292) | RD$ 35,028 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,355 lei (RD$ 27,784) | RD$ 19,616 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 588 lei (RD$ 6,939) | RD$ 7,400 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,049 lei (RD$ 24,172) | RD$ 17,501 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,456 lei (RD$ 17,176) | RD$ 10,615 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 396 lei (RD$ 4,672) | RD$ 2,067 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (RD$ 483) | RD$ 1,520 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,331 lei (RD$ 15,703) | RD$ 26,816 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 435 lei (RD$ 5,135) | RD$ 5,224 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 lei (RD$ 611) | RD$ 351 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 lei (RD$ 667) | RD$ 208 | + 221% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 29% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 348 lei (RD$ 4,102) | RD$ 2,467 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 193 lei (RD$ 2,279) | RD$ 1,943 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 363 lei (RD$ 4,277) | RD$ 3,900 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 435 lei (RD$ 5,134) | RD$ 3,285 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 29% cheaper than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,804 lei (RD$ 1,189,060) | RD$ 821,416 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (RD$ 90) | RD$ 77 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (RD$ 1,008) | RD$ 2,506 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 lei (RD$ 288) | RD$ 509 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 25% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (RD$ 362) | RD$ 294 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (RD$ 355) | RD$ 495 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 244 lei (RD$ 2,880) | RD$ 1,625 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 lei (RD$ 305) | RD$ 353 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 lei (RD$ 197) | RD$ 171 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 lei (RD$ 316) | RD$ 197 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (RD$ 94) | RD$ 106 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (RD$ 199) | RD$ 109 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 lei (RD$ 687) | RD$ 417 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 22% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei (RD$ 1,714) | RD$ 880 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69 lei (RD$ 809) | RD$ 436 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156 lei (RD$ 1,838) | RD$ 1,584 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei (RD$ 2,434) | RD$ 2,406 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 lei (RD$ 396) | RD$ 223 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (RD$ 141) | RD$ 90 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (RD$ 121) | RD$ 136 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,213 lei (RD$ 37,894) | RD$ 26,840 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (RD$ 4.48) | RD$ 8 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 215 lei (RD$ 2,541) | RD$ 2,057 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (RD$ 271) | RD$ 137 | + 97% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 654 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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