Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 338% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria)
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| Food | + 231% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 231% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (10,581 £) | 3,895 £ | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 lei (5,983 £) | 2,451 £ | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (4,291 £) | 1,089 £ | + 294% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.53 lei (1,714 £) | 419 £ | + 309% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (4,246 £) | 538 £ | + 689% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (1,998 £) | 254 £ | + 686% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (4,488 £) | 771 £ | + 482% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.54 lei (1,407 £) | 457 £ | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 lei (787 £) | 234 £ | + 236% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.88 lei (1,201 £) | 636 £ | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (8,068 £) | 2,604 £ | + 210% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.49 lei (1,702 £) | 602 £ | + 183% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.28 lei (706 £) | 200 £ | + 252% | |
| Housing | + 388% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 388% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,944 lei (1,221,563 £) | 222,511 £ | + 449% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,988 lei (615,520 £) | 116,351 £ | + 429% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 423 lei (131,138 £) | 12,663 £ | + 936% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,058 lei (637,406 £) | 117,040 £ | + 445% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,319 lei (408,476 £) | 66,716 £ | + 512% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307 lei (95,002 £) | 8,623 £ | + 1002% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (11,889 £) | 7,049 £ | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,447 lei (448,212 £) | 139,872 £ | + 220% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 357 lei (110,407 £) | 52,530 £ | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 lei (8,673 £) | 1,340 £ | + 547% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (6,283 £) | 1,329 £ | + 373% | |
| Clothes | + 298% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 298% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 274 lei (84,985 £) | 8,763 £ | + 870% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 lei (51,619 £) | 18,378 £ | + 181% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (105,740 £) | 20,431 £ | + 418% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (115,548 £) | 15,218 £ | + 659% | |
| Transportation | + 243% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 243% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,217 lei (25,152,217 £) | 4,639,570 £ | + 442% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.90 lei (1,516 £) | 220 £ | + 590% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 62 lei (19,076 £) | 5,695 £ | + 235% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 lei (6,679 £) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 515% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 515% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (8,554 £) | 511 £ | + 1573% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (10,360 £) | 1,501 £ | + 590% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 151 lei (46,680 £) | 9,108 £ | + 413% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 lei (4,700 £) | 487 £ | + 865% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (3,758 £) | 671 £ | + 460% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (5,022 £) | 934 £ | + 437% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (2,057 £) | 446 £ | + 361% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (2,966 £) | 392 £ | + 657% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (10,599 £) | 1,774 £ | + 498% | |
| Entertainment | + 658% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 658% more expensive than in Damascus (Syria) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Damascus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 106 lei (32,711 £) | 6,794 £ | + 381% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 51 lei (15,640 £) | 4,282 £ | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 138 lei (42,653 £) | 9,045 £ | + 372% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 223 lei (68,956 £) | 14,971 £ | + 361% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (7,893 £) | 1,213 £ | + 551% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (3,623 £) | 1,019 £ | + 256% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (2,573 £) | 797 £ | + 223% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,726 lei (844,254 £) | 23,456 £ | + 3499% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86 lei (266 £) | 12 £ | + 2066% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230 lei (71,113 £) | 5,978 £ | + 1090% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (6,053 £) | 1,060 £ | + 471% | |
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TOTAL | + 338% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 772 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2021.
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