- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Egypt
- Buzău
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Buzău, Romania compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buzău (Romania) is 4% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22 lei (E£ 98) | E£ 72 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (E£ 75) | E£ 72 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 lei (E£ 37) | E£ 37 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 lei (E£ 18) | E£ 14 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 lei (E£ 28) | E£ 20 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.35 lei (E£ 15) | E£ 14 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 lei (E£ 45) | E£ 29 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.99 lei (E£ 13) | E£ 21 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.50 lei (E£ 7) | E£ 5.86 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.42 lei (E£ 11) | E£ 19 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 lei (E£ 81) | E£ 92 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.83 lei (E£ 21) | E£ 11 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.30 lei (E£ 5.77) | E£ 10 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Buzău (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,027 lei (E£ 4,559) | E£ 5,401 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 669 lei (E£ 2,968) | E£ 3,866 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 408 lei (E£ 1,812) | E£ 898 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 569 lei (E£ 2,524) | E£ 3,602 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 501 lei (E£ 2,225) | E£ 2,335 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 261 lei (E£ 1,156) | E£ 736 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23 lei (E£ 103) | E£ 365 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 830 lei (E£ 3,682) | E£ 6,508 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (E£ 1,142) | E£ 1,877 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (E£ 147) | E£ 67 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 lei (E£ 51) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Buzău (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 235 lei (E£ 1,043) | E£ 740 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 lei (E£ 586) | E£ 681 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 183 lei (E£ 813) | E£ 1,691 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 177 lei (E£ 784) | E£ 777 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Buzău (Romania) is 22% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 453,039 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 lei (E£ 22) | E£ 3.88 | + 473% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27 lei (E£ 120) | E£ 182 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 101 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Buzău (Romania) is 97% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (E£ 126) | E£ 33 | + 286% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (E£ 89) | E£ 72 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 83 lei (E£ 368) | E£ 200 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 lei (E£ 138) | E£ 40 | + 245% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (E£ 48) | E£ 21 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (E£ 59) | E£ 26 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.83 lei (E£ 21) | E£ 20 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (E£ 41) | E£ 15 | + 181% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 lei (E£ 56) | E£ 46 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in Buzău (Romania) is 158% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 lei (E£ 237) | E£ 153 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36 lei (E£ 162) | E£ 99 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 94 lei (E£ 419) | E£ 520 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 lei (E£ 355) | E£ 249 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 lei (E£ 59) | E£ 52 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei (E£ 33) | E£ 25 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.34 lei (E£ 24) | E£ 19 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 lei (E£ 13) | E£ 0.23 | + 5696% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 121 lei (E£ 538) | E£ 416 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (E£ 68) | E£ 28 | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 321 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.439
EGP
/
RON
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Cost of living in Buzău (Romania) is 30% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 23,441
(5,281 lei)
in Buzău
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 18,000
in Alexandria.
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