- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Egypt
- Buzău
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Buzău, Romania compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buzău (Romania) is 10% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22 lei (E£ 103) | E£ 72 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (E£ 79) | E£ 72 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 lei (E£ 39) | E£ 36 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 lei (E£ 19) | E£ 13 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 lei (E£ 29) | E£ 20 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.35 lei (E£ 16) | E£ 14 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 lei (E£ 48) | E£ 29 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.99 lei (E£ 14) | E£ 21 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.50 lei (E£ 7) | E£ 5.98 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.42 lei (E£ 11) | E£ 19 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 lei (E£ 85) | E£ 92 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.83 lei (E£ 23) | E£ 11 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.30 lei (E£ 6) | E£ 10 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Buzău (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,027 lei (E£ 4,801) | E£ 5,401 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 669 lei (E£ 3,126) | E£ 3,866 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 408 lei (E£ 1,908) | E£ 898 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 569 lei (E£ 2,658) | E£ 3,625 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 501 lei (E£ 2,343) | E£ 2,335 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 261 lei (E£ 1,218) | E£ 736 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23 lei (E£ 109) | E£ 365 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 830 lei (E£ 3,878) | E£ 6,508 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (E£ 1,203) | E£ 1,489 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (E£ 154) | E£ 67 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 lei (E£ 53) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Buzău (Romania) is 2% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 235 lei (E£ 1,098) | E£ 740 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 lei (E£ 617) | E£ 614 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 183 lei (E£ 856) | E£ 1,504 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 177 lei (E£ 826) | E£ 777 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Buzău (Romania) is 24% 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£ 23) | E£ 3.88 | + 503% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27 lei (E£ 127) | E£ 182 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 126 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Buzău (Romania) is 104% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (E£ 133) | E£ 33 | + 306% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (E£ 94) | E£ 80 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 83 lei (E£ 388) | E£ 200 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 lei (E£ 146) | E£ 40 | + 263% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (E£ 51) | E£ 21 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (E£ 62) | E£ 26 | + 142% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.83 lei (E£ 23) | E£ 20 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (E£ 43) | E£ 15 | + 196% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 lei (E£ 59) | E£ 48 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Buzău (Romania) is 130% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 lei (E£ 249) | E£ 153 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36 lei (E£ 170) | E£ 96 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 94 lei (E£ 441) | E£ 520 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 lei (E£ 374) | E£ 228 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 lei (E£ 62) | E£ 52 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei (E£ 34) | E£ 24 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.34 lei (E£ 25) | E£ 19 | + 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 lei (E£ 14) | E£ 0.23 | + 6004% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 121 lei (E£ 567) | E£ 416 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (E£ 71) | E£ 28 | + 155% | |
| 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 379 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.675
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£ 22,082
(4,724 lei)
in Buzău
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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