- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Ethiopia
- Bucharest
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 32% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 lei (98 Birr) | 177 Birr | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10 lei (66 Birr) | 137 Birr | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (78 Birr) | 144 Birr | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.69 lei (19 Birr) | 26 Birr | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei (68 Birr) | 45 Birr | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.42 lei (38 Birr) | 27 Birr | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.82 lei (33 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.87 lei (27 Birr) | 104 Birr | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.24 lei (15 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.90 lei (20 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 lei (167 Birr) | 246 Birr | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.41 lei (37 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.14 lei (8 Birr) | 14 Birr | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,531 lei (17,539 Birr) | 30,332 Birr | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,927 lei (13,353 Birr) | 19,965 Birr | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 385 lei (2,671 Birr) | 631 Birr | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,689 lei (11,705 Birr) | 17,054 Birr | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,132 lei (7,845 Birr) | 7,887 Birr | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 282 lei (1,958 Birr) | 1,122 Birr | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (328 Birr) | 1,935 Birr | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,415 lei (9,809 Birr) | 17,726 Birr | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 317 lei (2,193 Birr) | 5,603 Birr | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 lei (236 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 191% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 lei (185 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 120% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 1% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 291 lei (2,015 Birr) | 775 Birr | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 149 lei (1,030 Birr) | 1,352 Birr | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 337 lei (2,332 Birr) | 2,203 Birr | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 363 lei (2,515 Birr) | 2,004 Birr | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,059 lei (575,590 Birr) | 914,614 Birr | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 lei (24 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 lei (328 Birr) | 718 Birr | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13 lei (93 Birr) | 120 Birr | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 57% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (173 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (196 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 259% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 115 lei (796 Birr) | 385 Birr | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (126 Birr) | 93 Birr | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (87 Birr) | 77 Birr | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (113 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 lei (41 Birr) | 36 Birr | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 lei (81 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 lei (212 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 204% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 49% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 87 lei (604 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (363 Birr) | 134 Birr | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 124 lei (858 Birr) | 220 Birr | + 290% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43 lei (296 Birr) | 907 Birr | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 lei (154 Birr) | 99 Birr | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (85 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 259% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.33 lei (30 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 36% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 2,164 lei (14,997 Birr) | 11,489 Birr | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (3.68 Birr) | 0.86 Birr | + 327% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 257 lei (1,779 Birr) | 1,258 Birr | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 lei (66 Birr) | 69 Birr | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2017.
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