- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Ethiopia
- Bucharest
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 lei (80 Birr) | 158 Birr | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10 lei (54 Birr) | 148 Birr | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (64 Birr) | 117 Birr | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.69 lei (15 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei (57 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.36 lei (30 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.82 lei (27 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.71 lei (21 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.38 lei (13 Birr) | 18 Birr | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.90 lei (16 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 lei (136 Birr) | 207 Birr | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.42 lei (31 Birr) | 44 Birr | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.14 lei (6 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,531 lei (14,244 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,927 lei (10,843 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 386 lei (2,174 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,685 lei (9,483 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,101 lei (6,196 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 269 lei (1,514 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (267 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,448 lei (8,148 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 337 lei (1,895 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (199 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 lei (122 Birr) | 287 Birr | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 4% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 293 lei (1,652 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 162 lei (912 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 343 lei (1,929 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 lei (2,033 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 40% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,702 lei (482,336 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 lei (20 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 lei (267 Birr) | 515 Birr | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13 lei (75 Birr) | 114 Birr | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 30% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (138 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (156 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 184% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 123 lei (692 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (106 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (73 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (90 Birr) | 83 Birr | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (36 Birr) | 39 Birr | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (61 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 lei (176 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 16% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 88 lei (498 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 lei (309 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 131 lei (738 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 349% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43 lei (240 Birr) | 892 Birr | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 lei (144 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (73 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 229% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.33 lei (24 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 21% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 872 lei (4,910 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (2.99 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 252% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 261 lei (1,470 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 lei (53 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,820 prices entered by 424 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 30% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
66,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 46,023 Birr
(8,177 lei)
in Bucharest.
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