Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 12% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Bucharest | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (157 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (106 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (46 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (27 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (50 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (35 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 lei (83 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.45 lei (18 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.57 lei (15 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.42 lei (18 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (97 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (32 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (12 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 49% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Bucharest | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,952 lei (13,338 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,397 lei (8,089 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 681 lei (2,299 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,249 lei (7,590 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,612 lei (5,442 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336 lei (1,134 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (120 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,402 lei (4,731 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (2,004 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 lei (153 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (150 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 36% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Bucharest | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 333 lei (1,123 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 lei (650 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 389 lei (1,313 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 422 lei (1,423 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 24% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 17% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Bucharest | Malé | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,205 lei (388,855 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (23 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (307 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 lei (90 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | - 57% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 20% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Bucharest | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (97 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (106 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 251 lei (847 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 145% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (80 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (55 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (80 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (24 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (56 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 100% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (201 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 140% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 4% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Bucharest | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (461 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (217 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 lei (575 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 lei (665 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 lei (114 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (44 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (42 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,935 lei (13,282 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (1.59 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 198 lei (668 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (81 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | - 7% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 372 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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