Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia)
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 34% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 lei (AU$17) | AU$18 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (AU$5.06) | AU$5.57 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (AU$2.46) | AU$1.51 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (AU$5.02) | AU$7 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (AU$2.74) | AU$7 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.02 lei (AU$1.66) | AU$4.50 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.55 lei (AU$1.17) | AU$3.51 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.38 lei (AU$1.45) | AU$5.22 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (AU$11) | AU$20 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (AU$2.53) | AU$3.51 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.30 lei (AU$1.42) | AU$2.53 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 52% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,951 lei (AU$1,306) | AU$2,816 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,467 lei (AU$816) | AU$1,690 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 588 lei (AU$194) | AU$208 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,162 lei (AU$715) | AU$1,721 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,560 lei (AU$516) | AU$1,079 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 350 lei (AU$116) | AU$180 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (AU$14) | AU$63 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,493 lei (AU$494) | AU$725 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 437 lei (AU$145) | AU$215 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (AU$16) | AU$11 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 lei (AU$17) | AU$30 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 17% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Cairns | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 333 lei (AU$110) | AU$93 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 lei (AU$64) | AU$52 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 389 lei (AU$129) | AU$131 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 422 lei (AU$139) | AU$111 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 51% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,384 lei (AU$33,849) | AU$27,952 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (AU$2.30) | AU$1.79 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 79 lei (AU$26) | AU$108 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (AU$8) | AU$27 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (AU$10) | AU$18 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 251 lei (AU$83) | AU$70 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (AU$5.40) | AU$5.16 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (AU$8) | AU$5.53 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (AU$2.91) | AU$2.93 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (AU$5.49) | AU$4.17 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (AU$20) | AU$29 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 143 lei (AU$47) | AU$59 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70 lei (AU$23) | AU$36 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 lei (AU$56) | AU$114 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 213 lei (AU$71) | AU$116 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (AU$4.22) | AU$5.00 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (AU$3.50) | AU$7 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,004 lei (AU$1,324) | AU$720 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (AU$0.16) | AU$1.00 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 210 lei (AU$69) | AU$59 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (AU$8) | AU$30 | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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