Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 24% more expensive than in Brasov (Romania)
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| Food | + 36% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 36% more expensive than in Brasov (Romania) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Brasov | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei | 34 lei | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 lei | 25 lei | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei | 14 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei | 4.85 lei | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei | 11 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei | 6 lei | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei | 16 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.66 lei | 3.45 lei | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 lei | 2.37 lei | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.73 lei | 2.90 lei | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei | 27 lei | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei | 6 lei | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 lei | 3.02 lei | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 30% more expensive than in Brasov (Romania) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Brasov | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,228 lei | 3,259 lei | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,699 lei | 2,342 lei | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 579 lei | 421 lei | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,536 lei | 2,227 lei | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,876 lei | 1,610 lei | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 lei | 241 lei | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei | 41 lei | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,360 lei | 1,604 lei | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 422 lei | 399 lei | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 lei | 37 lei | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 lei | 15 lei | + 297% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 5% cheaper than in Brasov (Romania) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Brasov | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 342 lei | 364 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 154 lei | 177 lei | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 407 lei | 296 lei | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 341 lei | 410 lei | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 17% more expensive than in Brasov (Romania) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Brasov | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 109,060 lei | 71,619 lei | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei | 7 lei | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 98 lei | 87 lei | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 30% more expensive than in Brasov (Romania) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Brasov | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei | 27 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41 lei | 27 lei | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 253 lei | 157 lei | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei | 22 lei | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 lei | 18 lei | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 lei | 16 lei | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei | 6 lei | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 lei | 16 lei | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 lei | 47 lei | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 27% more expensive than in Brasov (Romania) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Brasov | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei | 93 lei | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 lei | 47 lei | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 168 lei | 123 lei | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 214 lei | 135 lei | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei | 22 lei | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei | 9 lei | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei | 11 lei | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,810 lei | 2,099 lei | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63 lei | 0.71 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei | 200 lei | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 lei | 23 lei | + 15% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 301 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
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