Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania vs Pelotas, Brazil
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| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 75% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 lei (R$ 51) | R$ 22 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (R$ 28) | R$ 20 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 6 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.53 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 2.92 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.56 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 5.16 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.29 lei (R$ 5.86) | R$ 4.24 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.47 lei (R$ 3.38) | R$ 3.19 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.24 lei (R$ 4.42) | R$ 3.81 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (R$ 34) | R$ 34 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.47 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 4.77 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.17 lei (R$ 2.96) | R$ 3.28 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 53% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,429 lei (R$ 4,680) | R$ 2,183 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,803 lei (R$ 2,461) | R$ 1,542 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 413 lei (R$ 564) | R$ 343 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,933 lei (R$ 2,639) | R$ 1,648 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,249 lei (R$ 1,705) | R$ 874 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 298 lei (R$ 406) | R$ 276 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39 lei (R$ 53) | R$ 103 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,507 lei (R$ 2,057) | R$ 1,567 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 327 lei (R$ 446) | R$ 415 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 lei (R$ 40) | R$ 18 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 lei (R$ 37) | R$ 14 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 74% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 282 lei (R$ 385) | R$ 229 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 168 lei (R$ 230) | R$ 131 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 364 lei (R$ 497) | R$ 319 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 380 lei (R$ 519) | R$ 244 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 65,045 lei (R$ 88,781) | R$ 63,873 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.99 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 4.53 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61 lei (R$ 84) | R$ 120 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (R$ 29) | R$ 64 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 37% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (R$ 38) | R$ 17 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (R$ 45) | R$ 51 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 146 lei (R$ 199) | R$ 233 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 lei (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 5.24 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (R$ 14) | R$ 3.09 | + 360% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (R$ 45) | R$ 29 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 57% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 108 lei (R$ 147) | R$ 83 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 lei (R$ 66) | R$ 36 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 134 lei (R$ 182) | R$ 493 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 lei (R$ 269) | R$ 130 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (R$ 34) | R$ 14 | + 144% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,432 lei (R$ 3,320) | R$ 3,350 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.85 lei (R$ 1.16) | R$ 0.80 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 227 lei (R$ 309) | R$ 102 | + 203% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (R$ 27) | R$ 8 | + 244% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 904 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 43% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 9,174 (6,721 lei) in Bucharest to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,400 in Pelotas.
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