Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 13% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil)
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Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 30% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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Bucharest | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei (R$ 58) | R$ 34 | + 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (R$ 41) | R$ 37 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (R$ 10) | R$ 4.83 | + 104% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (R$ 25) | R$ 25 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.63 lei (R$ 5.92) | R$ 9 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16 lei (R$ 5.32) | R$ 5.39 | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.99 lei (R$ 6) | R$ 5.53 | + 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (R$ 39) | R$ 41 | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.80 lei (R$ 3.59) | R$ 4.32 | - 17% | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 41% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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Bucharest | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,342 lei (R$ 5,552) | R$ 2,990 | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,614 lei (R$ 3,342) | R$ 1,731 | + 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 588 lei (R$ 752) | R$ 649 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,934 lei (R$ 3,752) | R$ 2,695 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,827 lei (R$ 2,336) | R$ 1,716 | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341 lei (R$ 436) | R$ 652 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (R$ 46) | R$ 84 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,185 lei (R$ 1,515) | R$ 1,973 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (R$ 759) | R$ 638 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (R$ 63) | R$ 27 | + 135% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (R$ 57) | R$ 20 | + 180% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 22% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 341 lei (R$ 436) | R$ 250 | + 74% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 lei (R$ 204) | R$ 218 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 390 lei (R$ 498) | R$ 308 | + 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 lei (R$ 429) | R$ 326 | + 32% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 22% cheaper than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,460 lei (R$ 137,413) | R$ 120,719 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 5.67 | + 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 94 lei (R$ 120) | R$ 244 | - 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (R$ 33) | R$ 60 | - 46% | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 33% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (R$ 34) | R$ 29 | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (R$ 37) | R$ 42 | - 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 245 lei (R$ 313) | R$ 250 | + 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (R$ 28) | R$ 32 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 lei (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 111% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (R$ 30) | R$ 24 | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (R$ 19) | R$ 5.04 | + 269% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 lei (R$ 80) | R$ 55 | + 46% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 22% more expensive than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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Bucharest | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (R$ 162) | R$ 107 | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (R$ 82) | R$ 62 | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 161 lei (R$ 206) | R$ 135 | + 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (R$ 270) | R$ 207 | + 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (R$ 41) | R$ 27 | + 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,149 lei (R$ 5,305) | R$ 2,516 | + 111% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (R$ 0.60) | R$ 1.52 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 196 lei (R$ 250) | R$ 112 | + 122% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 lei (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 174% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 643 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 05, 2024.
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