Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 116% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey)
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| Food | + 59% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 59% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Adana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 lei (301TL) | 93TL | + 223% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei (158TL) | 130TL | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (89TL) | 26TL | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (41TL) | 26TL | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (88TL) | 85TL | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (48TL) | 18TL | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (121TL) | 168TL | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.02 lei (29TL) | 10TL | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.55 lei (21TL) | 9TL | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.38 lei (25TL) | 40TL | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (187TL) | 422TL | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (44TL) | 27TL | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.30 lei (25TL) | 9TL | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 154% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Adana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,951 lei (22,957TL) | 9,934TL | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,467 lei (14,335TL) | 7,868TL | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 588 lei (3,415TL) | 970TL | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,162 lei (12,558TL) | 6,236TL | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,560 lei (9,063TL) | 5,969TL | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 350 lei (2,034TL) | 278TL | + 631% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (239TL) | 86TL | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,493 lei (8,673TL) | 1,516TL | + 472% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 437 lei (2,542TL) | 514TL | + 394% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (283TL) | 34TL | + 731% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 lei (302TL) | 48TL | + 529% | |
| Clothes | + 687% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 687% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Adana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 333 lei (1,933TL) | 206TL | + 837% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 lei (1,118TL) | 107TL | + 941% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 389 lei (2,261TL) | 638TL | + 254% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 422 lei (2,450TL) | 334TL | + 635% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 115% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Adana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,384 lei (594,829TL) | 104,202TL | + 471% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (40TL) | 11TL | + 257% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 79 lei (461TL) | 327TL | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (149TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 263% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 263% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Adana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (167TL) | 10TL | + 1512% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (183TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 251 lei (1,458TL) | 342TL | + 326% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (138TL) | 15TL | + 811% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (95TL) | 21TL | + 345% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (137TL) | 12TL | + 1000% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (51TL) | 9TL | + 441% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (97TL) | 12TL | + 673% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (350TL) | 60TL | + 485% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 89% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Adana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 143 lei (834TL) | 582TL | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70 lei (407TL) | 190TL | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 lei (989TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 213 lei (1,239TL) | 1,154TL | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (187TL) | 116TL | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (74TL) | 47TL | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (62TL) | 92TL | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,004 lei (23,261TL) | 3,593TL | + 547% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (2.73TL) | 0.50TL | + 448% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 210 lei (1,221TL) | 470TL | + 160% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (137TL) | 67TL | + 103% | |
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TOTAL | + 116% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 691 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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