Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Bakersfield, California (United States)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei ($11) | $17 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei ($5.69) | $9 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei ($3.27) | $3.21 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei ($1.52) | $1.11 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei ($3.23) | $4.89 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei ($1.77) | $4.04 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei ($4.46) | $6 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.02 lei ($1.07) | $3.33 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.55 lei ($0.76) | $1.70 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.34 lei ($0.93) | $3.69 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei ($1.67) | $1.61 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.30 lei ($0.92) | $1.80 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 53% cheaper than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,019 lei ($859) | $1,517 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,486 lei ($532) | $1,130 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563 lei ($120) | $171 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,162 lei ($462) | $1,144 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,560 lei ($334) | $816 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 350 lei ($75) | $92 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei ($9) | $51 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,493 lei ($319) | $288 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 437 lei ($94) | $108 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei ($10) | $13 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 lei ($11) | $17 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 5% more expensive than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 321 lei ($69) | $54 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 lei ($41) | $40 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 380 lei ($81) | $95 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 415 lei ($89) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 26% cheaper than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,384 lei ($21,895) | $22,992 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei ($1.48) | $1.00 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 79 lei ($17) | $41 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei ($5.48) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei ($6) | $9 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei ($7) | $23 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 251 lei ($54) | $121 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei ($5.09) | $6 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei ($3.49) | $3.08 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei ($5.06) | $5.12 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei ($1.89) | $2.82 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei ($3.55) | $1.81 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei ($13) | $20 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 18% cheaper than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 143 lei ($31) | $47 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70 lei ($15) | $26 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 lei ($36) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 213 lei ($45) | $75 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei ($7) | $12 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei ($2.73) | $4.66 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei ($2.27) | $7 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,022 lei ($860) | $429 | + 101% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39 lei ($0.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 211 lei ($45) | $32 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei ($5.01) | $10 | - 49% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 563 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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