- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Egypt
- Buzău
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Buzău, Romania compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buzău (Romania) is 44% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22 lei (E£ 101) | E£ 66 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (E£ 77) | E£ 60 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 lei (E£ 38) | E£ 32 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 lei (E£ 18) | E£ 13 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 lei (E£ 29) | E£ 16 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.35 lei (E£ 15) | E£ 6 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 lei (E£ 47) | E£ 27 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.99 lei (E£ 14) | E£ 15 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.50 lei (E£ 7) | E£ 5.21 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.42 lei (E£ 11) | E£ 13 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 lei (E£ 83) | E£ 88 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.83 lei (E£ 22) | E£ 10 | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.30 lei (E£ 5.94) | E£ 2.28 | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Buzău (Romania) is 10% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 800 lei (E£ 3,652) | E£ 4,826 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 669 lei (E£ 3,052) | E£ 2,486 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 408 lei (E£ 1,864) | E£ 245 | + 659% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 569 lei (E£ 2,596) | E£ 2,488 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 501 lei (E£ 2,288) | E£ 1,489 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 261 lei (E£ 1,189) | E£ 238 | + 400% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23 lei (E£ 106) | E£ 397 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 830 lei (E£ 3,787) | E£ 6,060 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (E£ 1,175) | E£ 1,489 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (E£ 151) | E£ 55 | + 174% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 lei (E£ 52) | E£ 17 | + 210% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Buzău (Romania) is 4% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 235 lei (E£ 1,072) | E£ 735 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 lei (E£ 602) | E£ 604 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 183 lei (E£ 836) | E£ 1,360 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 177 lei (E£ 806) | E£ 581 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Buzău (Romania) is 36% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 348,808 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 lei (E£ 23) | E£ 3.19 | + 616% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27 lei (E£ 124) | E£ 123 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 154% | |||
| Personal Care in Buzău (Romania) is 154% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (E£ 130) | E£ 24 | + 436% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (E£ 92) | E£ 90 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 83 lei (E£ 379) | E£ 98 | + 286% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 lei (E£ 142) | E£ 30 | + 374% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (E£ 50) | E£ 19 | + 162% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (E£ 61) | E£ 23 | + 170% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.83 lei (E£ 22) | E£ 13 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (E£ 42) | E£ 12 | + 267% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 lei (E£ 58) | E£ 28 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 194% | |||
| Entertainment in Buzău (Romania) is 194% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 lei (E£ 244) | E£ 119 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36 lei (E£ 166) | E£ 80 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 94 lei (E£ 431) | E£ 323 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 lei (E£ 365) | E£ 214 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 lei (E£ 61) | E£ 52 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei (E£ 34) | E£ 24 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.34 lei (E£ 24) | E£ 19 | + 25% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | E£ 12,013 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 lei (E£ 14) | E£ 0.23 | + 5703% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 121 lei (E£ 554) | E£ 433 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (E£ 70) | E£ 26 | + 169% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 480 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
4.565
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/
RON
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Cost of living in Buzău (Romania) is 61% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 22,581
(4,947 lei)
in Buzău
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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