- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Ethiopia
- Bucharest
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 lei (85 Birr) | 165 Birr | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10 lei (57 Birr) | 135 Birr | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (66 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.69 lei (16 Birr) | 25 Birr | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei (60 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.36 lei (32 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.82 lei (29 Birr) | 108 Birr | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.81 lei (23 Birr) | 98 Birr | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.31 lei (14 Birr) | 14 Birr | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.90 lei (17 Birr) | 18 Birr | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 lei (144 Birr) | 242 Birr | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.42 lei (32 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.14 lei (7 Birr) | 11 Birr | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 40% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,531 lei (15,099 Birr) | 26,260 Birr | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,905 lei (11,365 Birr) | 15,188 Birr | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 378 lei (2,257 Birr) | 676 Birr | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,688 lei (10,067 Birr) | 14,490 Birr | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,121 lei (6,688 Birr) | 6,964 Birr | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 280 lei (1,669 Birr) | 1,135 Birr | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (283 Birr) | 1,807 Birr | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,427 lei (8,516 Birr) | 17,734 Birr | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 326 lei (1,942 Birr) | 5,200 Birr | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (209 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (138 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 0% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 294 lei (1,756 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 157 lei (939 Birr) | 1,186 Birr | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 346 lei (2,061 Birr) | 2,027 Birr | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 363 lei (2,164 Birr) | 1,948 Birr | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,463 lei (485,986 Birr) | 945,705 Birr | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 lei (21 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 lei (283 Birr) | 564 Birr | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13 lei (80 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 48% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (149 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (169 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 209% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 119 lei (708 Birr) | 322 Birr | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (110 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (76 Birr) | 73 Birr | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (95 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (36 Birr) | 38 Birr | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (66 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 lei (178 Birr) | 69 Birr | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 35% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90 lei (536 Birr) | 285 Birr | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (313 Birr) | 128 Birr | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 122 lei (728 Birr) | 173 Birr | + 322% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43 lei (254 Birr) | 917 Birr | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (139 Birr) | 102 Birr | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (76 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 243% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.33 lei (26 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 19% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 829 lei (4,944 Birr) | 4,275 Birr | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (3.17 Birr) | 0.84 Birr | + 275% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 275 lei (1,639 Birr) | 1,239 Birr | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 lei (56 Birr) | 59 Birr | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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