Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 70% more expensive than in Kanpur (India)
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| Food | + 54% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 54% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 lei (₨643) | ₨226 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 lei (₨337) | ₨309 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (₨242) | ₨158 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.53 lei (₨97) | ₨53 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (₨239) | ₨76 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (₨113) | ₨50 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (₨253) | ₨160 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.54 lei (₨79) | ₨92 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 lei (₨44) | ₨21 | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.88 lei (₨68) | ₨107 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 lei (₨410) | ₨694 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.49 lei (₨96) | ₨77 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.28 lei (₨40) | ₨26 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 85% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,088 lei (₨71,350) | ₨24,998 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,988 lei (₨34,688) | ₨14,147 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 423 lei (₨7,390) | ₨2,646 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,058 lei (₨35,922) | ₨22,116 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,319 lei (₨23,020) | ₨10,377 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307 lei (₨5,354) | ₨1,664 | + 222% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (₨670) | ₨845 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,381 lei (₨24,102) | ₨33,243 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 357 lei (₨6,222) | ₨9,527 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 lei (₨489) | ₨352 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (₨354) | ₨345 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 35% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 274 lei (₨4,789) | ₨2,229 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 lei (₨2,909) | ₨2,879 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (₨5,959) | ₨3,288 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (₨6,512) | ₨2,030 | + 221% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 40% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,217 lei (₨1,417,486) | ₨799,805 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.90 lei (₨85) | ₨72 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 62 lei (₨1,075) | ₨877 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 lei (₨376) | ₨225 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 97% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (₨482) | ₨93 | + 416% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (₨584) | ₨200 | + 192% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 151 lei (₨2,631) | ₨600 | + 338% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 lei (₨265) | ₨192 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (₨212) | ₨139 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (₨283) | ₨309 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (₨116) | ₨94 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (₨167) | ₨55 | + 205% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (₨597) | ₨189 | + 216% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 130% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 106 lei (₨1,843) | ₨454 | + 306% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 51 lei (₨881) | ₨454 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 138 lei (₨2,404) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 223 lei (₨3,886) | ₨1,138 | + 241% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (₨445) | ₨198 | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (₨204) | ₨227 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (₨145) | ₨100 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,726 lei (₨47,579) | ₨35,973 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86 lei (₨15) | ₨1.33 | + 1026% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230 lei (₨4,008) | ₨1,611 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (₨325) | ₨102 | + 220% | |
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TOTAL | + 70% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 546 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2021.
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