Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 16% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (R$ 54) | R$ 29 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 lei (R$ 28) | R$ 31 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 5.05 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (R$ 20) | R$ 37 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.96 lei (R$ 5.40) | R$ 7 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.49 lei (R$ 3.80) | R$ 4.65 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.22 lei (R$ 4.59) | R$ 5.89 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (R$ 35) | R$ 40 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.38 lei (R$ 4.77) | R$ 4.35 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,094 lei (R$ 4,453) | R$ 3,066 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,355 lei (R$ 2,562) | R$ 2,496 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 588 lei (R$ 640) | R$ 499 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,049 lei (R$ 2,229) | R$ 3,626 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,456 lei (R$ 1,584) | R$ 2,029 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 396 lei (R$ 431) | R$ 807 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (R$ 45) | R$ 64 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,331 lei (R$ 1,448) | R$ 2,429 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 435 lei (R$ 473) | R$ 726 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 lei (R$ 56) | R$ 25 | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 lei (R$ 61) | R$ 17 | + 267% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 10% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 348 lei (R$ 378) | R$ 182 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 193 lei (R$ 210) | R$ 243 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 363 lei (R$ 394) | R$ 430 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 435 lei (R$ 473) | R$ 233 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,804 lei (R$ 109,651) | R$ 103,544 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 5.83 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (R$ 93) | R$ 275 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 lei (R$ 27) | R$ 33 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 23% more expensive than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (R$ 33) | R$ 23 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (R$ 33) | R$ 66 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 244 lei (R$ 266) | R$ 214 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 lei (R$ 28) | R$ 21 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 lei (R$ 29) | R$ 18 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 2.74 | + 570% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 lei (R$ 63) | R$ 63 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei (R$ 158) | R$ 87 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69 lei (R$ 75) | R$ 58 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156 lei (R$ 170) | R$ 186 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei (R$ 224) | R$ 214 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 lei (R$ 36) | R$ 28 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,213 lei (R$ 3,494) | R$ 2,938 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (R$ 0.41) | R$ 1.41 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 215 lei (R$ 234) | R$ 101 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 158% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 689 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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