Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 67% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 68% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 68% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 lei (CHF 9) | CHF 29 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (CHF 2.92) | CHF 13 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (CHF 1.44) | CHF 1.74 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (CHF 2.65) | CHF 8 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (CHF 1.58) | CHF 3.61 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (CHF 3.66) | CHF 11 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.63 lei (CHF 0.87) | CHF 4.42 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16 lei (CHF 0.79) | CHF 2.93 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.99 lei (CHF 0.94) | CHF 2.44 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (CHF 1.79) | CHF 3.46 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.80 lei (CHF 0.53) | CHF 2.73 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 75% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,597 lei (CHF 867) | CHF 3,818 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,687 lei (CHF 507) | CHF 3,096 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 622 lei (CHF 117) | CHF 163 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,100 lei (CHF 585) | CHF 2,213 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,845 lei (CHF 348) | CHF 1,728 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 376 lei (CHF 71) | CHF 121 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (CHF 7) | CHF 42 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,185 lei (CHF 224) | CHF 547 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (CHF 112) | CHF 180 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 341 lei (CHF 64) | CHF 96 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 lei (CHF 30) | CHF 58 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 390 lei (CHF 74) | CHF 123 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 lei (CHF 63) | CHF 193 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 63% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,460 lei (CHF 20,277) | CHF 34,446 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (CHF 1.36) | CHF 1.92 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 94 lei (CHF 18) | CHF 70 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (CHF 4.85) | CHF 34 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 57% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (CHF 4.95) | CHF 12 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (CHF 5.41) | CHF 29 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 245 lei (CHF 46) | CHF 129 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (CHF 4.19) | CHF 9 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 lei (CHF 3.84) | CHF 4.29 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (CHF 4.47) | CHF 5.10 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (CHF 1.44) | CHF 4.48 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (CHF 2.75) | CHF 4.59 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 lei (CHF 12) | CHF 42 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 60% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139 lei (CHF 26) | CHF 84 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (CHF 12) | CHF 43 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 161 lei (CHF 30) | CHF 119 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 256 lei (CHF 48) | CHF 130 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 lei (CHF 7) | CHF 23 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (CHF 2.71) | CHF 4.90 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (CHF 2.09) | CHF 8 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,149 lei (CHF 783) | CHF 589 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (CHF 0.09) | CHF 0.33 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 196 lei (CHF 37) | CHF 110 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 lei (CHF 4.81) | CHF 9 | - 43% | |
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TOTAL | - 67% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 372 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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