- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Ethiopia
- Bucharest
- Addis Ababa
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Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 27% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 lei (101 Birr) | 161 Birr | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10 lei (68 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (81 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.69 lei (19 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (82 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.22 lei (37 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.82 lei (34 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 lei (28 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (16 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.90 lei (21 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (191 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.33 lei (38 Birr) | 41 Birr | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.14 lei (8 Birr) | 16 Birr | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 53% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,531 lei (18,024 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,750 lei (12,461 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 379 lei (2,699 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,655 lei (11,789 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,147 lei (8,167 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 243 lei (1,727 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (338 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,417 lei (10,091 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 313 lei (2,232 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (259 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 173% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 lei (240 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 6% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 266 lei (1,891 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 170% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 130 lei (925 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 353 lei (2,515 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 388 lei (2,765 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 29% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,855 lei (568,691 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 lei (25 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 lei (338 Birr) | 645 Birr | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 15 lei (104 Birr) | 287 Birr | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 38% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (201 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (222 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 177% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 117 lei (830 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 lei (120 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (90 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (110 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.77 lei (41 Birr) | 42 Birr | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (73 Birr) | 51 Birr | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (238 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 82 lei (584 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (367 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 152 lei (1,080 Birr) | 3,292 Birr | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43 lei (304 Birr) | 978 Birr | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (162 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (85 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 166% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.33 lei (31 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,327 lei (16,570 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (3.78 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 210 lei (1,493 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 lei (67 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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