Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania vs Mendoza, Argentina
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 25% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 lei (ARS $821) | ARS $832 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 lei (ARS $427) | ARS $483 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (ARS $305) | ARS $150 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.50 lei (ARS $123) | ARS $68 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (ARS $321) | ARS $141 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.66 lei (ARS $126) | ARS $68 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (ARS $338) | ARS $225 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.51 lei (ARS $101) | ARS $80 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.51 lei (ARS $56) | ARS $40 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.35 lei (ARS $75) | ARS $64 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (ARS $556) | ARS $235 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.38 lei (ARS $120) | ARS $136 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.11 lei (ARS $47) | ARS $44 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 87% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,413 lei (ARS $76,219) | ARS $28,377 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,882 lei (ARS $42,023) | ARS $16,609 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 418 lei (ARS $9,341) | ARS $3,881 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,003 lei (ARS $44,738) | ARS $18,626 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,277 lei (ARS $28,529) | ARS $13,225 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 298 lei (ARS $6,658) | ARS $2,798 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39 lei (ARS $879) | ARS $1,514 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,610 lei (ARS $35,960) | ARS $31,038 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 338 lei (ARS $7,543) | ARS $11,472 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 lei (ARS $613) | ARS $316 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 lei (ARS $547) | ARS $180 | + 203% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 51% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 254 lei (ARS $5,667) | ARS $3,654 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 169 lei (ARS $3,772) | ARS $2,474 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 348 lei (ARS $7,776) | ARS $6,066 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 372 lei (ARS $8,313) | ARS $5,214 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 66,588 lei (ARS $1,487,093) | ARS $1,825,970 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.90 lei (ARS $110) | ARS $68 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 lei (ARS $1,343) | ARS $1,092 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (ARS $471) | ARS $380 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 68% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (ARS $616) | ARS $367 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 lei (ARS $755) | ARS $767 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 133 lei (ARS $2,981) | ARS $1,056 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 lei (ARS $324) | ARS $303 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (ARS $293) | ARS $142 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (ARS $372) | ARS $181 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (ARS $142) | ARS $103 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (ARS $214) | ARS $117 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (ARS $730) | ARS $412 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 97% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 lei (ARS $2,286) | ARS $1,069 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 lei (ARS $1,073) | ARS $796 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 146 lei (ARS $3,258) | ARS $2,244 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 lei (ARS $4,398) | ARS $2,130 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (ARS $553) | ARS $329 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (ARS $261) | ARS $194 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (ARS $185) | ARS $145 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,481 lei (ARS $55,408) | ARS $35,848 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.85 lei (ARS $19) | ARS $7 | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 216 lei (ARS $4,834) | ARS $1,785 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (ARS $436) | ARS $182 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 50% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $128,667 (5,761 lei) in Bucharest to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $86,000 in Mendoza.
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