Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 25% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Bucharest | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (6,137 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (4,155 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (1,794 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (1,067 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (1,946 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (1,379 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 lei (3,228 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.45 lei (718 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.57 lei (603 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.42 lei (714 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (3,776 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (1,257 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (461 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 30% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Bucharest | malabo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,952 lei (521,194 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,397 lei (316,096 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 681 lei (89,839 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,249 lei (296,596 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,612 lei (212,628 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336 lei (44,293 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (4,695 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,402 lei (184,869 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (78,288 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 lei (5,969 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (5,864 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | - 16% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 333 lei (43,876 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 lei (25,381 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 389 lei (51,323 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 422 lei (55,621 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Bucharest | malabo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,205 lei (15,194,615 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (885 Franc) | 739 Franc | + 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (12,003 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 lei (3,507 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Bucharest | malabo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (3,786 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (4,151 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 251 lei (33,094 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (3,137 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (2,154 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (3,121 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (943 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (2,191 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (7,853 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Bucharest | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (17,999 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (8,497 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 lei (22,455 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 lei (26,000 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | - 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 lei (4,444 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (1,706 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (1,646 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,935 lei (519,004 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (62 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 198 lei (26,120 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (3,171 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 217% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 367 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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