Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 13% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil)
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| Food | + 29% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 29% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Natal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 lei (R$ 54) | R$ 27 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (R$ 28) | R$ 31 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 5.77 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 5.24 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (R$ 20) | R$ 24 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.87 lei (R$ 5.49) | R$ 7 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.47 lei (R$ 3.91) | R$ 5.72 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 lei (R$ 4.59) | R$ 4.48 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (R$ 37) | R$ 53 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.89 lei (R$ 4.38) | R$ 3.37 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 40% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Natal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,067 lei (R$ 4,583) | R$ 2,500 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,542 lei (R$ 2,865) | R$ 1,743 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 464 lei (R$ 523) | R$ 348 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,131 lei (R$ 2,401) | R$ 1,984 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,546 lei (R$ 1,742) | R$ 1,191 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 276 lei (R$ 311) | R$ 343 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei (R$ 45) | R$ 89 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,199 lei (R$ 1,351) | R$ 1,944 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 lei (R$ 469) | R$ 519 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 57 lei (R$ 65) | R$ 22 | + 193% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56 lei (R$ 63) | R$ 14 | + 354% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Natal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 348 lei (R$ 392) | R$ 266 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 193 lei (R$ 218) | R$ 274 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (R$ 388) | R$ 376 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 435 lei (R$ 491) | R$ 229 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Natal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,804 lei (R$ 113,595) | R$ 88,266 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (R$ 96) | R$ 183 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei (R$ 28) | R$ 87 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 54% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Natal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (R$ 35) | R$ 15 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (R$ 34) | R$ 40 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 244 lei (R$ 275) | R$ 203 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 lei (R$ 29) | R$ 15 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 lei (R$ 30) | R$ 14 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (R$ 19) | R$ 3.79 | + 402% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 lei (R$ 66) | R$ 52 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 20% more expensive than in Natal (Brazil) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Natal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei (R$ 164) | R$ 61 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69 lei (R$ 77) | R$ 52 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156 lei (R$ 176) | R$ 297 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei (R$ 233) | R$ 147 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 lei (R$ 32) | R$ 24 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,213 lei (R$ 3,620) | R$ 3,515 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (R$ 0.43) | R$ 1.04 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 224 lei (R$ 252) | R$ 132 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 147% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 909 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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