Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 23% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 47% | |||
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Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 47% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Bucharest | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (45,915 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 130% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (31,086 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (13,423 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (7,981 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (14,556 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 193% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (10,314 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 lei (24,146 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.45 lei (5,374 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.57 lei (4,512 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.42 lei (5,345 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (28,248 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (9,401 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 292% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (3,452 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 15% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 23% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Bucharest | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,952 lei (3,899,219 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 290% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,397 lei (2,364,819 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 196% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 681 lei (672,117 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,249 lei (2,218,932 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,612 lei (1,590,742 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336 lei (331,368 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (35,121 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,402 lei (1,383,065 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (585,696 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 lei (44,658 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 495% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (43,869 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Bucharest | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 333 lei (328,252 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 lei (189,883 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 389 lei (383,966 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 422 lei (416,121 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 9% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Bucharest | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,205 lei (113,675,864 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (6,621 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (89,801 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 lei (26,234 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Bucharest | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (28,323 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (31,053 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 251 lei (247,590 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (23,465 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (16,116 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (23,350 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (7,051 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (16,393 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (58,752 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 22% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Bucharest | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (134,653 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (63,566 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 lei (167,993 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 lei (194,515 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 456% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 lei (33,247 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (12,765 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 219% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (12,314 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 310% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,935 lei (3,882,839 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (464 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 198 lei (195,413 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (23,726 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 691% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 360 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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