Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 7% cheaper than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (24 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 lei (12 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (7 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (3.43 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (3.79 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (9 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.96 lei (2.39 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.49 lei (1.68 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.22 lei (2.03 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (15 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (3.43 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.38 lei (2.11 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 26% cheaper than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,094 lei (1,973 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,355 lei (1,135 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 588 lei (284 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,049 lei (988 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,456 lei (702 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 396 lei (191 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (20 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,331 lei (642 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 435 lei (210 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 lei (25 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 lei (27 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 262% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 35% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 348 lei (168 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 193 lei (93 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 363 lei (175 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 435 lei (210 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Suva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,804 lei (48,590 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (3.66 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (41 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 lei (12 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 54% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (15 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (15 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 244 lei (118 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 284% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 lei (12 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 lei (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 lei (13 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (3.83 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (8 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 lei (28 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 13% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei (70 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69 lei (33 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156 lei (75 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei (99 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 lei (16 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (5.74 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (4.96 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,213 lei (1,549 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (0.18 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 215 lei (104 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (11 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 17% | |
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TOTAL | - 3% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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