- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Romania
- Auckland
- Bucharest
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Auckland (New Zealand) and Bucharest (Romania)
| Food | 103% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Auckland (New Zealand) is 103% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | NZ$19.46 (53 lei) | 26 lei | 108% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$9.49 (26 lei) | 16.94 lei | 54% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | NZ$8.50 (23 lei) | 9.77 lei | 139% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.66 (7.31 lei) | 4.41 lei | 66% |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$4.20 (11.55 lei) | 9.82 lei | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$5.75 (15.79 lei) | 5.60 lei | 182% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$5.77 (15.84 lei) | 11.43 lei | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.45 (9.47 lei) | 4.33 lei | 119% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.92 (10.76 lei) | 4.13 lei | 161% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.17 (8.70 lei) | 3.27 lei | 166% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17.26 (47 lei) | 25 lei | 87% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.00 (8.25 lei) | 5.50 lei | 50% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.57 (7.05 lei) | 2.46 lei | 186% |
| Housing | 83% | ||
| Housing in Auckland (New Zealand) is 83% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | NZ$1,593 (4,376 lei) | 2,500 lei | 75% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$183 (503 lei) | 398 lei | 26% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | NZ$57 (156 lei) | 36 lei | 329% |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$921 (2,528 lei) | 1,968 lei | 28% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | NZ$242 (665 lei) | 313 lei | 113% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$6.49 (17.83 lei) | 31 lei | 43% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$18.13 (50 lei) | 18.11 lei | 175% |
| Clothes | 26% | ||
| Clothes in Auckland (New Zealand) is 26% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | NZ$130 (357 lei) | 343 lei | 4% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | NZ$81 (221 lei) | 167 lei | 32% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | NZ$156 (429 lei) | 295 lei | 46% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | NZ$132 (363 lei) | 293 lei | 24% |
| Transportation | 127% | ||
| Transportation in Auckland (New Zealand) is 127% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,417 (102,759 lei) | 73,052 lei | 41% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.16 (5.93 lei) | 6.03 lei | 2% |
| monthly ticket public transport | NZ$101 (277 lei) | 55 lei | 404% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | NZ$23 (64 lei) | 13.63 lei | 368% |
| Personal Care | 20% | ||
| Personal Care in Auckland (New Zealand) is 20% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | NZ$17.00 (47 lei) | 42 lei | 12% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$9.02 (25 lei) | 21 lei | 20% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$4.27 (11.73 lei) | 11.48 lei | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.77 (15.85 lei) | 15.05 lei | 5% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.89 (7.93 lei) | 6 lei | 32% |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.17 (8.70 lei) | 8.93 lei | 3% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (68 lei) | 23 lei | 194% |
| Entertainment | 68% | ||
| Entertainment in Auckland (New Zealand) is 68% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$49 (134 lei) | 68 lei | 96% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$32 (87 lei) | 43 lei | 104% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$107 (293 lei) | 101 lei | 190% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | NZ$107 (294 lei) | 146 lei | 102% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$13.67 (38 lei) | 17.19 lei | 118% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.32 (11.86 lei) | 10.63 lei | 12% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | NZ$7.57 (21 lei) | 6.57 lei | 216% |
| iPod nano 16GB | NZ$237 (650 lei) | 750 lei | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.65 (1.78 lei) | 0.96 lei | 86% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | NZ$92 (251 lei) | 244 lei | 3% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | NZ$17.36 (48 lei) | 13.39 lei | 256% |
| TOTAL | 85% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,758 prices entered by 602 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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