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Cost of living in Buzău, Romania vs Aksaray, Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Buzău (Romania) is 15% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22 lei (28TL) | 14TL | + 99% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (21TL) | 15TL | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 lei (11TL) | 8TL | + 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 lei (5.04TL) | 2.68TL | + 88% | |
12 eggs, large | 6 lei (8TL) | 9TL | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.35 lei (4.23TL) | 4.38TL | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 lei (13TL) | 20TL | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.99 lei (3.78TL) | 2.72TL | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.50 lei (1.89TL) | 2.67TL | - 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.42 lei (3.06TL) | 5.75TL | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 lei (23TL) | 40TL | - 42% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.83 lei (6TL) | 4.06TL | + 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.30 lei (1.64TL) | 1.76TL | - 7% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Buzău (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,027 lei (1,297TL) | 1,400TL | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 669 lei (844TL) | 1,000TL | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 408 lei (515TL) | 800TL | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 569 lei (718TL) | 1,000TL | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 501 lei (633TL) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 261 lei (329TL) | 400TL | - 18% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23 lei (29TL) | 70TL | - 58% | |
40” flat screen TV | 830 lei (1,047TL) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (325TL) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (42TL) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 lei (14TL) | 19TL | - 23% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Buzău (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 235 lei (297TL) | 150TL | + 98% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 lei (167TL) | 200TL | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 183 lei (231TL) | 350TL | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 177 lei (223TL) | 350TL | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Buzău (Romania) is 27% cheaper than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 lei (6TL) | 6.00TL | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 27 lei (34TL) | 135TL | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Buzău (Romania) is in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (36TL) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (25TL) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 83 lei (105TL) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 lei (39TL) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (14TL) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (17TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.83 lei (6TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (12TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 lei (16TL) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Buzău (Romania) is 6% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 lei (67TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 36 lei (46TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 94 lei (119TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 lei (101TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 lei (17TL) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei (9TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.34 lei (7TL) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 lei (3.74TL) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 121 lei (153TL) | 80TL | + 91% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (19TL) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on January 31, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Buzău (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Aksaray (Turkey)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
4,500TL
in Aksaray
you would need to make just about 4,032TL
(3,193 lei)
in Buzău.
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