Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 13% cheaper than in Florianopolis (Brazil)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 8% more expensive than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Florianopolis | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (R$ 56) | R$ 40 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei (R$ 28) | R$ 36 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 5.24 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (R$ 22) | R$ 24 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.02 lei (R$ 5.31) | R$ 8 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.55 lei (R$ 3.75) | R$ 4.52 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.34 lei (R$ 4.59) | R$ 5.58 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (R$ 34) | R$ 46 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.30 lei (R$ 4.54) | R$ 4.62 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Florianopolis | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,019 lei (R$ 4,251) | R$ 3,913 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,486 lei (R$ 2,629) | R$ 2,680 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563 lei (R$ 595) | R$ 470 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,162 lei (R$ 2,286) | R$ 2,440 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,560 lei (R$ 1,650) | R$ 1,511 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 350 lei (R$ 370) | R$ 462 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (R$ 44) | R$ 102 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,493 lei (R$ 1,579) | R$ 1,956 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 437 lei (R$ 463) | R$ 598 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (R$ 52) | R$ 36 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 lei (R$ 55) | R$ 27 | + 103% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 12% cheaper than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Florianopolis | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 321 lei (R$ 339) | R$ 313 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 lei (R$ 204) | R$ 267 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 380 lei (R$ 402) | R$ 467 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 415 lei (R$ 439) | R$ 329 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Florianopolis | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,384 lei (R$ 108,282) | R$ 122,540 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 5.58 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 79 lei (R$ 84) | R$ 241 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (R$ 27) | R$ 33 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 10% more expensive than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Florianopolis | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (R$ 30) | R$ 18 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (R$ 33) | R$ 57 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 251 lei (R$ 265) | R$ 320 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (R$ 25) | R$ 18 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 5.55 | + 217% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (R$ 64) | R$ 54 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Florianopolis (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Florianopolis | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 143 lei (R$ 152) | R$ 133 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70 lei (R$ 74) | R$ 72 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 lei (R$ 180) | R$ 194 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 213 lei (R$ 225) | R$ 211 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (R$ 34) | R$ 31 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,022 lei (R$ 4,254) | R$ 4,464 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39 lei (R$ 0.42) | R$ 1.36 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 211 lei (R$ 223) | R$ 143 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 95% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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