Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 14% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines)
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Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 19% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
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Bucharest | Manila | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (Php567) | Php217 | + 161% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (Php384) | Php220 | + 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (Php166) | Php143 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (Php99) | Php118 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (Php180) | Php127 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (Php127) | Php104 | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 lei (Php298) | Php190 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.45 lei (Php66) | Php146 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.57 lei (Php56) | Php109 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.42 lei (Php66) | Php67 | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (Php349) | Php498 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (Php116) | Php114 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (Php43) | Php66 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
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Bucharest | Manila | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,952 lei (Php48,134) | Php64,771 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,397 lei (Php29,193) | Php39,948 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 681 lei (Php8,297) | Php7,564 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,249 lei (Php27,392) | Php30,009 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,612 lei (Php19,637) | Php18,938 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336 lei (Php4,091) | Php5,150 | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (Php434) | Php1,470 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,402 lei (Php17,073) | Php14,164 | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (Php7,230) | Php4,351 | + 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 lei (Php551) | Php451 | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (Php542) | Php478 | + 13% | |
Clothes | + 43% | |||
Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 43% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
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Bucharest | Manila | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 333 lei (Php4,052) | Php2,370 | + 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 lei (Php2,344) | Php1,673 | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 389 lei (Php4,740) | Php4,062 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 422 lei (Php5,137) | Php3,871 | + 33% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 36% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
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Bucharest | Manila | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,205 lei (Php1,403,285) | Php1,175,940 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (Php82) | Php62 | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (Php1,109) | Php689 | + 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 lei (Php324) | Php271 | + 20% | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 56% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
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Bucharest | Manila | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (Php350) | Php230 | + 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (Php383) | Php463 | - 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 251 lei (Php3,056) | Php982 | + 211% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (Php290) | Php221 | + 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (Php199) | Php135 | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (Php288) | Php176 | + 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (Php87) | Php88 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (Php202) | Php85 | + 137% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (Php725) | Php439 | + 65% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 19% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
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Bucharest | Manila | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (Php1,662) | Php1,465 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (Php785) | Php691 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 lei (Php2,074) | Php1,531 | + 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 lei (Php2,401) | Php1,638 | + 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 lei (Php410) | Php347 | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (Php158) | Php170 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (Php152) | Php76 | + 100% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,935 lei (Php47,932) | Php27,159 | + 76% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (Php5.73) | Php8 | - 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 198 lei (Php2,412) | Php2,823 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (Php293) | Php153 | + 91% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 564 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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