Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 25% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 lei (202TL) | 240TL | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (105TL) | 78TL | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (66TL) | 51TL | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (28TL) | 23TL | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (61TL) | 34TL | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (34TL) | 26TL | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (75TL) | 56TL | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.87 lei (20TL) | 16TL | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.47 lei (15TL) | 12TL | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 lei (17TL) | 28TL | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (137TL) | 185TL | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (29TL) | 20TL | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.89 lei (16TL) | 5.43TL | + 200% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 49% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,067 lei (17,064TL) | 9,799TL | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,542 lei (10,666TL) | 7,285TL | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 464 lei (1,946TL) | 1,048TL | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,131 lei (8,941TL) | 8,342TL | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,546 lei (6,486TL) | 4,786TL | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 276 lei (1,157TL) | 1,186TL | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei (166TL) | 125TL | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,199 lei (5,029TL) | 6,588TL | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 lei (1,746TL) | 1,616TL | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 57 lei (241TL) | 79TL | + 203% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 lei (210TL) | 71TL | + 197% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 17% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Ankara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 343 lei (1,441TL) | 1,105TL | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 193 lei (811TL) | 624TL | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (1,444TL) | 1,648TL | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 435 lei (1,826TL) | 2,215TL | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 16% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,804 lei (422,928TL) | 563,008TL | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (33TL) | 20TL | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (358TL) | 230TL | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei (105TL) | 48TL | + 117% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 69% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (129TL) | 26TL | + 388% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (126TL) | 50TL | + 152% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 244 lei (1,024TL) | 989TL | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 lei (108TL) | 56TL | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (64TL) | 55TL | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 lei (113TL) | 34TL | + 232% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (33TL) | 19TL | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (71TL) | 30TL | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 lei (244TL) | 106TL | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 20% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei (610TL) | 485TL | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69 lei (288TL) | 132TL | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156 lei (654TL) | 949TL | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei (866TL) | 752TL | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 lei (119TL) | 130TL | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (50TL) | 30TL | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (43TL) | 59TL | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,213 lei (13,478TL) | 14,162TL | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (1.59TL) | 0.73TL | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 224 lei (938TL) | 713TL | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (93TL) | 35TL | + 166% | |
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TOTAL | + 25% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,283 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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