Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 lei (R$ 51) | R$ 35 | + 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (R$ 28) | R$ 20 | + 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 30 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.53 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 4.00 | + 89% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 lei (R$ 19) | R$ 24 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.56 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (R$ 22) | R$ 30 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.29 lei (R$ 5.86) | R$ 9 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.47 lei (R$ 3.38) | R$ 10 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.24 lei (R$ 4.42) | R$ 60 | - 93% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (R$ 34) | R$ 120 | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.47 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 6.00 | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.17 lei (R$ 2.96) | R$ 3.00 | - 1% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,429 lei (R$ 4,680) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,803 lei (R$ 2,462) | R$ 1,450 | + 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 413 lei (R$ 564) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,933 lei (R$ 2,639) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,249 lei (R$ 1,705) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 298 lei (R$ 406) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39 lei (R$ 53) | R$ 70 | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,507 lei (R$ 2,058) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 327 lei (R$ 446) | R$ 300 | + 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 lei (R$ 40) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 lei (R$ 37) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 135% | |||
Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 135% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 282 lei (R$ 385) | R$ 80 | + 381% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 168 lei (R$ 230) | R$ 60 | + 283% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 364 lei (R$ 497) | R$ 500 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 380 lei (R$ 519) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 12% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 65,045 lei (R$ 88,783) | R$ 15,000 | + 492% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.99 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 4.46 | + 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 61 lei (R$ 84) | R$ 227 | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (R$ 29) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 22% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (R$ 38) | R$ 20 | + 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (R$ 45) | R$ 50 | - 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 146 lei (R$ 199) | R$ 300 | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 lei (R$ 21) | R$ 20 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 27 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (R$ 21) | R$ 36 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (R$ 45) | R$ 60 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 17% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 108 lei (R$ 147) | R$ 200 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 48 lei (R$ 66) | R$ 80 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 134 lei (R$ 182) | R$ 300 | - 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 lei (R$ 269) | R$ 80 | + 236% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (R$ 34) | R$ 80 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (R$ 11) | R$ 5.00 | + 123% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,432 lei (R$ 3,320) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.85 lei (R$ 1.16) | R$ 0.50 | + 132% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 227 lei (R$ 309) | R$ 300 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (R$ 27) | R$ 5.00 | + 430% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 13,000 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 11,780 (8,631 lei) in Bucharest.
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