Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 26% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Bucharest | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (106 kr) | 117 kr | - 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (71 kr) | 93 kr | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (31 kr) | 55 kr | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (18 kr) | 15 kr | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (33 kr) | 38 kr | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (24 kr) | 34 kr | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 lei (56 kr) | 53 kr | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.45 lei (12 kr) | 33 kr | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.57 lei (10 kr) | 16 kr | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.42 lei (12 kr) | 19 kr | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (65 kr) | 103 kr | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (22 kr) | 23 kr | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (8 kr) | 14 kr | - 41% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Bucharest | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,952 lei (8,965 kr) | 15,740 kr | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,397 lei (5,437 kr) | 11,553 kr | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 681 lei (1,545 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,249 lei (5,102 kr) | 9,190 kr | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,612 lei (3,657 kr) | 6,226 kr | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336 lei (762 kr) | 410 kr | + 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (81 kr) | 359 kr | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,402 lei (3,180 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (1,347 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 lei (103 kr) | 67 kr | + 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (101 kr) | 166 kr | - 39% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Bucharest | Malmo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 333 lei (755 kr) | 992 kr | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 lei (437 kr) | 419 kr | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 389 lei (883 kr) | 933 kr | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 422 lei (957 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 15% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 49% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Bucharest | Malmo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,205 lei (261,359 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (15 kr) | 17 kr | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (206 kr) | 606 kr | - 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 lei (60 kr) | 319 kr | - 81% | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 13% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Bucharest | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (65 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (71 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 251 lei (569 kr) | 260 kr | + 119% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (54 kr) | 41 kr | + 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (37 kr) | 31 kr | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (54 kr) | 28 kr | + 89% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (16 kr) | 28 kr | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (38 kr) | 21 kr | + 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (135 kr) | 295 kr | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 28% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Bucharest | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (310 kr) | 415 kr | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (146 kr) | 274 kr | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 lei (386 kr) | 819 kr | - 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 lei (447 kr) | 750 kr | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 lei (76 kr) | 140 kr | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (29 kr) | 42 kr | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (28 kr) | 72 kr | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,935 lei (8,927 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (1.07 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 198 lei (449 kr) | 290 kr | + 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (55 kr) | 67 kr | - 19% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 473 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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