Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 lei (kr69) | kr130 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (kr48) | kr86 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (kr23) | kr38 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (kr11) | kr13 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (kr21) | kr32 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (kr13) | kr20 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (kr29) | kr43 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.63 lei (kr7) | kr18 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16 lei (kr6) | kr13 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.99 lei (kr7) | kr10 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (kr48) | kr78 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (kr14) | kr20 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.80 lei (kr4.21) | kr9 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,597 lei (kr6,896) | kr11,884 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,687 lei (kr4,031) | kr10,045 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 622 lei (kr933) | kr786 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,100 lei (kr4,650) | kr8,795 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,845 lei (kr2,767) | kr6,415 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 376 lei (kr565) | kr621 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (kr54) | kr181 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,185 lei (kr1,777) | kr2,416 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (kr890) | kr451 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (kr74) | kr43 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (kr67) | kr173 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 341 lei (kr512) | kr691 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 lei (kr240) | kr352 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 390 lei (kr584) | kr808 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 lei (kr503) | kr882 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 63% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,460 lei (kr161,186) | kr314,482 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (kr11) | kr15 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 94 lei (kr141) | kr499 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (kr39) | kr322 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 6% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (kr39) | kr35 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (kr43) | kr82 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 245 lei (kr367) | kr500 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (kr33) | kr37 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 lei (kr30) | kr19 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (kr35) | kr18 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (kr11) | kr11 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (kr22) | kr16 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 lei (kr94) | kr217 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 28% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139 lei (kr208) | kr369 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (kr96) | kr209 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 161 lei (kr242) | kr698 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 256 lei (kr385) | kr637 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 lei (kr53) | kr86 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (kr22) | kr48 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (kr17) | kr47 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,149 lei (kr6,223) | kr3,682 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (kr0.70) | kr0.94 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 196 lei (kr293) | kr209 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 lei (kr38) | kr50 | - 23% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 333 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
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