- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Portugal
- Bucharest
- Coimbra
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Bucharest (Romania) and Coimbra (Portugal)
| Food | 15% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Coimbra (Portugal) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 26 lei (€5.67) | €7 | 19% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17.03 lei (€3.76) | €5.39 | 30% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 9.61 lei (€2.13) | €3.20 | 34% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.45 lei (€0.98) | €0.59 | 66% |
| 12 eggs, large | 9.75 lei (€2.16) | €1.85 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.56 lei (€1.23) | €1.04 | 18% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11.61 lei (€2.57) | €3.83 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.33 lei (€0.96) | €1.10 | 13% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 4.21 lei (€0.93) | €1.14 | 18% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 3.28 lei (€0.72) | €0.77 | 6% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (€5.58) | €6 | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.50 lei (€1.22) | €1.58 | 23% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.46 lei (€0.54) | €0.79 | 31% |
| Housing | 18% | ||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 18% cheaper than in Coimbra (Portugal) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 2,394 lei (€529) | €607 | 13% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400 lei (€88) | €97 | 9% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 36 lei (€8.02) | €23 | 65% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,978 lei (€437) | €517 | 15% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 316 lei (€70) | €59 | 18% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 lei (€7.07) | €7.50 | 6% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18.74 lei (€4.14) | €5.86 | 29% |
| Clothes | 4% | ||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 4% more expensive than in Coimbra (Portugal) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 346 lei (€77) | €83 | 8% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 167 lei (€37) | €31 | 19% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 293 lei (€65) | €67 | 3% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 283 lei (€63) | €69 | 10% |
| Transportation | 47% | ||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in Coimbra (Portugal) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,824 lei (€16,322) | €28,114 | 42% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6.04 lei (€1.34) | €1.55 | 14% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 55 lei (€12.09) | €36 | 66% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 13.62 lei (€3.01) | €14.10 | 79% |
| Personal Care | 19% | ||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 19% more expensive than in Coimbra (Portugal) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 41 lei (€9.01) | €3.75 | 140% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 21 lei (€4.56) | €3.83 | 19% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11.55 lei (€2.55) | €3.07 | 17% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15.29 lei (€3.38) | €3.69 | 8% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.95 lei (€1.32) | €1.36 | 3% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8.81 lei (€1.95) | €2.40 | 19% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 lei (€5.14) | €12.10 | 58% |
| Entertainment | 7% | ||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 7% cheaper than in Coimbra (Portugal) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 lei (€15.04) | €18.50 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 43 lei (€9.51) | €12 | 21% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 103 lei (€23) | €34 | 32% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 145 lei (€32) | €32 | 0% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (€3.76) | €4.33 | 13% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 10.63 lei (€2.35) | €2.57 | 8% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 6.63 lei (€1.47) | €1.64 | 11% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 750 lei (€166) | €199 | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.96 lei (€0.21) | €0.21 | 0% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 246 lei (€54) | €45 | 21% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 13.45 lei (€2.97) | €4.03 | 26% |
| TOTAL | 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,859 prices entered by 436 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2013.
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Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 22% cheaper than in Coimbra (Portugal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,750
in Coimbra
you would need to make just about €2,927
(13,241 lei)
in Bucharest.