Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 32% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (€10) | €11 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 lei (€5.31) | €7 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (€3.10) | €3.39 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (€1.41) | €0.95 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (€2.94) | €2.86 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (€1.61) | €2.21 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (€3.53) | €5.00 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.81 lei (€0.97) | €2.01 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.50 lei (€0.71) | €1.30 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.11 lei (€0.83) | €1.07 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (€6) | €5.83 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (€1.38) | €2.25 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.20 lei (€0.85) | €0.82 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 49% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,942 lei (€795) | €1,520 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,507 lei (€505) | €1,012 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 lei (€95) | €171 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,081 lei (€420) | €1,212 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,510 lei (€304) | €744 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 337 lei (€68) | €122 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (€8) | €23 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,347 lei (€271) | €397 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 503 lei (€101) | €88 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 56 lei (€11) | €9 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 lei (€11) | €9 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 348 lei (€70) | €82 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 193 lei (€39) | €32 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (€69) | €86 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 435 lei (€88) | €95 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 40% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,804 lei (€20,319) | €28,811 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (€1.58) | €1.82 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (€17) | €39 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei (€5.00) | €11 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 23% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (€6) | €5.50 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (€6) | €8 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 244 lei (€49) | €77 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 lei (€5.21) | €3.98 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (€3.07) | €4.18 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 lei (€5.41) | €6 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (€1.60) | €2.94 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (€3.40) | €2.36 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 lei (€12) | €18 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 17% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei (€29) | €35 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69 lei (€14) | €15 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156 lei (€31) | €42 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei (€42) | €49 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (€6) | €11 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (€2.40) | €3.35 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (€2.05) | €2.24 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,213 lei (€648) | €519 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (€0.08) | €0.22 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218 lei (€44) | €34 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (€4.46) | €5.24 | - 15% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 02, 2023.
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