Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 6% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil)
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| Food | + 22% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 22% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 lei (R$ 56) | R$ 27 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei (R$ 29) | R$ 30 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (R$ 22) | R$ 21 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.02 lei (R$ 5.39) | R$ 9 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.55 lei (R$ 3.81) | R$ 5.30 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.38 lei (R$ 4.71) | R$ 7 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (R$ 35) | R$ 44 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.30 lei (R$ 4.61) | R$ 4.21 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Belém | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,951 lei (R$ 4,242) | R$ 4,158 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,467 lei (R$ 2,649) | R$ 2,378 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 588 lei (R$ 631) | R$ 599 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,162 lei (R$ 2,321) | R$ 3,034 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,560 lei (R$ 1,675) | R$ 1,738 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 350 lei (R$ 376) | R$ 348 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (R$ 44) | R$ 83 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,493 lei (R$ 1,603) | R$ 1,744 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 437 lei (R$ 470) | R$ 635 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (R$ 52) | R$ 24 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 lei (R$ 56) | R$ 13 | + 318% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 35% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Belém | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 333 lei (R$ 357) | R$ 201 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 lei (R$ 207) | R$ 191 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 389 lei (R$ 418) | R$ 265 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 422 lei (R$ 453) | R$ 214 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 24% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Belém | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,384 lei (R$ 109,919) | R$ 90,944 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 79 lei (R$ 85) | R$ 188 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (R$ 28) | R$ 34 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 68% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Belém | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (R$ 31) | R$ 18 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (R$ 34) | R$ 41 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 251 lei (R$ 269) | R$ 120 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 152% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 4.84 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 5.16 | + 246% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (R$ 65) | R$ 33 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 26% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 143 lei (R$ 154) | R$ 75 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70 lei (R$ 75) | R$ 61 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 lei (R$ 183) | R$ 126 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 213 lei (R$ 229) | R$ 134 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (R$ 35) | R$ 19 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,004 lei (R$ 4,298) | R$ 3,080 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (R$ 0.50) | R$ 1.17 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 210 lei (R$ 226) | R$ 108 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | + 189% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 688 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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