Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 43% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil)
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| Food | + 30% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 30% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (R$ 62) | R$ 38 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 lei (R$ 41) | R$ 31 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 4.82 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (R$ 27) | R$ 34 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.66 lei (R$ 5.91) | R$ 11 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 lei (R$ 4.78) | R$ 4.98 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.73 lei (R$ 6.00) | R$ 5.65 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (R$ 41) | R$ 37 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 lei (R$ 3.49) | R$ 7 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 90% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,228 lei (R$ 5,359) | R$ 2,404 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,699 lei (R$ 3,421) | R$ 1,420 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 579 lei (R$ 734) | R$ 250 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,536 lei (R$ 3,214) | R$ 1,698 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,876 lei (R$ 2,378) | R$ 1,077 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 lei (R$ 469) | R$ 279 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (R$ 46) | R$ 85 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,360 lei (R$ 1,724) | R$ 2,104 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 422 lei (R$ 534) | R$ 602 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 lei (R$ 63) | R$ 12 | + 443% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 lei (R$ 76) | R$ 14 | + 427% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 52% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Bauru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 342 lei (R$ 434) | R$ 218 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 154 lei (R$ 196) | R$ 163 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 407 lei (R$ 516) | R$ 332 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 341 lei (R$ 432) | R$ 286 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 14% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 109,060 lei (R$ 138,242) | R$ 72,761 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 5.90 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 98 lei (R$ 124) | R$ 161 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (R$ 33) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 44% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (R$ 37) | R$ 23 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41 lei (R$ 52) | R$ 79 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 253 lei (R$ 321) | R$ 217 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (R$ 30) | R$ 18 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 lei (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 lei (R$ 30) | R$ 16 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 lei (R$ 20) | R$ 4.01 | + 397% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 lei (R$ 83) | R$ 41 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 69% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (R$ 160) | R$ 66 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 lei (R$ 76) | R$ 40 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 168 lei (R$ 213) | R$ 132 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 214 lei (R$ 271) | R$ 104 | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (R$ 40) | R$ 22 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,810 lei (R$ 4,829) | R$ 3,568 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63 lei (R$ 0.80) | R$ 0.81 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (R$ 232) | R$ 104 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 lei (R$ 33) | R$ 10 | + 239% | |
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TOTAL | + 43% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 380 prices entered by 68 different people.
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