Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 183 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 lei (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 100 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 48 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.63 lei (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 lei (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 36 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 17 | + 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 64 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.54 lei (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 39 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 lei (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 21 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.88 lei (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 24 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 244 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.49 lei (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 27 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.28 lei (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 14 | - 22% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 19% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,765 lei (Mex$ 18,246) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,988 lei (Mex$ 9,632) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 441 lei (Mex$ 2,137) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,058 lei (Mex$ 9,974) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,319 lei (Mex$ 6,392) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307 lei (Mex$ 1,487) | Mex$ 770 | + 93% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 351 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,447 lei (Mex$ 7,014) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 357 lei (Mex$ 1,728) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 lei (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 88 | + 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 54 | + 82% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 46% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 274 lei (Mex$ 1,330) | Mex$ 848 | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 lei (Mex$ 808) | Mex$ 552 | + 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (Mex$ 1,655) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (Mex$ 1,808) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 47% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,012 lei (Mex$ 382,908) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.92 lei (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 60 lei (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 424 | - 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 lei (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 283 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | + 45% | |||
Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 45% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 105 | + 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 137 | + 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 151 lei (Mex$ 730) | Mex$ 517 | + 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 lei (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 58 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 43 | + 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 36 | + 121% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 23 | + 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 19 | + 140% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 87 | + 90% | |
Entertainment | + 62% | |||
Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 62% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 107 lei (Mex$ 519) | Mex$ 298 | + 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 109 | + 119% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (Mex$ 700) | Mex$ 675 | + 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei (Mex$ 997) | Mex$ 605 | + 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 110 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 54 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 36 | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,726 lei (Mex$ 13,211) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86 lei (Mex$ 4.17) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 225 lei (Mex$ 1,089) | Mex$ 522 | + 109% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 53 | + 81% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 18% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 54,282 (11,201 lei) in Bucharest to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 46,000 in Mazatlán.
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