Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 51% more expensive than in Ibague (Colombia)
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| Food | + 41% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 41% more expensive than in Ibague (Colombia) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Ibague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (COL$45,509) | COL$24,895 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei (COL$23,000) | COL$22,276 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (COL$13,216) | COL$8,242 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (COL$6,161) | COL$3,596 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (COL$13,035) | COL$7,935 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (COL$7,170) | COL$2,822 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (COL$18,039) | COL$9,622 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.02 lei (COL$4,335) | COL$7,457 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.55 lei (COL$3,067) | COL$2,111 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.34 lei (COL$3,749) | COL$3,632 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (COL$27,830) | COL$33,018 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (COL$6,740) | COL$5,309 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.30 lei (COL$3,712) | COL$2,431 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 103% more expensive than in Ibague (Colombia) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Ibague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,019 lei (COL$3,472,770) | COL$1,435,570 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,486 lei (COL$2,148,266) | COL$930,582 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563 lei (COL$486,089) | COL$207,049 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,162 lei (COL$1,867,803) | COL$812,710 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,560 lei (COL$1,347,860) | COL$550,904 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 350 lei (COL$302,580) | COL$114,172 | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (COL$35,595) | COL$52,707 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,493 lei (COL$1,289,984) | COL$1,404,860 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 437 lei (COL$378,028) | COL$273,536 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (COL$42,079) | COL$14,463 | + 191% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 lei (COL$44,866) | COL$16,734 | + 168% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 104% more expensive than in Ibague (Colombia) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Ibague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 321 lei (COL$277,120) | COL$173,681 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 lei (COL$166,281) | COL$70,065 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 380 lei (COL$328,556) | COL$194,745 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 415 lei (COL$358,851) | COL$140,972 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Ibague (Colombia) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Ibague | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,384 lei (COL$88,467,918) | COL$51,939,600 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (COL$5,969) | COL$5,177 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 79 lei (COL$68,629) | COL$102,447 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (COL$22,133) | COL$37,703 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 118% more expensive than in Ibague (Colombia) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Ibague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (COL$24,803) | COL$9,743 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (COL$27,193) | COL$14,554 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 251 lei (COL$216,816) | COL$59,954 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (COL$20,549) | COL$14,314 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (COL$14,112) | COL$7,186 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (COL$20,448) | COL$14,140 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (COL$7,618) | COL$5,195 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (COL$14,355) | COL$4,444 | + 223% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (COL$52,030) | COL$12,711 | + 309% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 97% more expensive than in Ibague (Colombia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bucharest | Ibague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 143 lei (COL$123,976) | COL$27,026 | + 359% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70 lei (COL$60,464) | COL$18,406 | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 lei (COL$147,112) | COL$102,379 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 213 lei (COL$183,656) | COL$74,830 | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (COL$27,779) | COL$25,974 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (COL$11,019) | COL$9,744 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (COL$9,155) | COL$3,087 | + 197% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,022 lei (COL$3,475,673) | COL$2,306,290 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39 lei (COL$340) | COL$306 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 211 lei (COL$182,365) | COL$83,678 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (COL$20,252) | COL$6,736 | + 201% | |
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TOTAL | + 51% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 692 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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