Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 54% more expensive than in Maladzyechna (Belarus)
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Food | + 160% | |||
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Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 160% more expensive than in Maladzyechna (Belarus) | ||||
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Bucharest | Maladzyechna | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (33 BYN) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (23 BYN) | 2.50 BYN | + 803% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (10 BYN) | 1.68 BYN | + 482% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (5.80 BYN) | 0.68 BYN | + 753% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (11 BYN) | 1.68 BYN | + 529% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (7 BYN) | 2.10 BYN | + 257% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 lei (18 BYN) | 3.45 BYN | + 408% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.45 lei (3.90 BYN) | 1.20 BYN | + 225% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.57 lei (3.28 BYN) | 0.89 BYN | + 268% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.42 lei (3.88 BYN) | 1.00 BYN | + 288% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (21 BYN) | 4.60 BYN | + 346% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (7 BYN) | 1.50 BYN | + 355% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (2.51 BYN) | 0.38 BYN | + 560% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Maladzyechna (Belarus) | ||||
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Bucharest | Maladzyechna | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,952 lei (2,833 BYN) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,397 lei (1,718 BYN) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 681 lei (488 BYN) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,249 lei (1,612 BYN) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,612 lei (1,156 BYN) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336 lei (241 BYN) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (26 BYN) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,402 lei (1,005 BYN) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (425 BYN) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 lei (32 BYN) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (32 BYN) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 65% more expensive than in Maladzyechna (Belarus) | ||||
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Bucharest | Maladzyechna | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 333 lei (238 BYN) | 25 BYN | + 854% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 lei (138 BYN) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 389 lei (279 BYN) | 20 BYN | + 1295% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 422 lei (302 BYN) | 65 BYN | + 365% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 29% more expensive than in Maladzyechna (Belarus) | ||||
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Bucharest | Maladzyechna | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,205 lei (82,583 BYN) | 13,413 BYN | + 516% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (4.81 BYN) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (65 BYN) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 lei (19 BYN) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 77% | |||
Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 77% more expensive than in Maladzyechna (Belarus) | ||||
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Bucharest | Maladzyechna | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (21 BYN) | 3.20 BYN | + 543% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (23 BYN) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 251 lei (180 BYN) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (17 BYN) | 3.00 BYN | + 468% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (12 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 235% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (17 BYN) | 3.30 BYN | + 414% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (5.12 BYN) | 1.50 BYN | + 242% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (12 BYN) | 1.10 BYN | + 983% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (43 BYN) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 23% more expensive than in Maladzyechna (Belarus) | ||||
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Bucharest | Maladzyechna | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (98 BYN) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (46 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 560% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 lei (122 BYN) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 lei (141 BYN) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 lei (24 BYN) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (9 BYN) | 2.00 BYN | + 364% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (9 BYN) | 2.00 BYN | + 347% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,935 lei (2,821 BYN) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (0.34 BYN) | 0.04 BYN | + 742% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 198 lei (142 BYN) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (17 BYN) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 54% |
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 18, 2024.
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