Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 15% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bucharest | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei (RM43) | RM21 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (RM30) | RM15 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (RM15) | RM10 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (RM7) | RM6 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (RM13) | RM7 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (RM8) | RM4.81 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (RM18) | RM18 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.63 lei (RM4.35) | RM13 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16 lei (RM3.91) | RM4.21 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.99 lei (RM4.70) | RM11 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (RM29) | RM81 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (RM9) | RM4.73 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.80 lei (RM2.64) | RM3.10 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 26% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,342 lei (RM4,083) | RM2,798 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,511 lei (RM2,361) | RM1,774 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 588 lei (RM553) | RM311 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,110 lei (RM2,925) | RM1,597 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,827 lei (RM1,718) | RM912 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341 lei (RM321) | RM575 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (RM34) | RM112 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,185 lei (RM1,114) | RM1,579 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (RM558) | RM480 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (RM46) | RM20 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (RM42) | RM26 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 4% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 341 lei (RM321) | RM217 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 lei (RM150) | RM171 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 390 lei (RM366) | RM320 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 lei (RM316) | RM384 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,460 lei (RM101,057) | RM143,076 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (RM7) | RM2.11 | + 220% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 94 lei (RM88) | RM128 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (RM24) | RM16 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 62% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (RM25) | RM16 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (RM27) | RM27 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 245 lei (RM230) | RM68 | + 238% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (RM21) | RM22 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 lei (RM19) | RM11 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (RM22) | RM14 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (RM7) | RM8 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (RM14) | RM8 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 lei (RM59) | RM30 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 15% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bucharest | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (RM119) | RM125 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (RM60) | RM53 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 161 lei (RM152) | RM175 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (RM199) | RM210 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (RM30) | RM62 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (RM13) | RM14 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (RM10) | RM18 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,149 lei (RM3,902) | RM2,126 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (RM0.44) | RM0.27 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 196 lei (RM184) | RM122 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 lei (RM24) | RM17 | + 41% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 314 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2024.
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