Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania vs Thimphu, Bhutan
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| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 31% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 lei (678 Ngultrum) | 416 Ngultrum | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (376 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (243 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.53 lei (101 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (252 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.56 lei (101 Ngultrum) | 56 Ngultrum | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (292 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.29 lei (78 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.47 lei (45 Ngultrum) | 34 Ngultrum | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.24 lei (59 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (457 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.47 lei (100 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.17 lei (39 Ngultrum) | 25 Ngultrum | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 31% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,429 lei (62,372 Ngultrum) | 33,397 Ngultrum | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,803 lei (32,805 Ngultrum) | 19,953 Ngultrum | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 413 lei (7,511 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,933 lei (35,169 Ngultrum) | 26,426 Ngultrum | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,249 lei (22,727 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 298 lei (5,414 Ngultrum) | 4,153 Ngultrum | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39 lei (708 Ngultrum) | 1,094 Ngultrum | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,507 lei (27,421 Ngultrum) | 41,226 Ngultrum | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 327 lei (5,943 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29 lei (531 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 lei (494 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 64% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 282 lei (5,129 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 168 lei (3,060 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 364 lei (6,618 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 380 lei (6,920 Ngultrum) | 3,295 Ngultrum | + 110% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 25% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 65,045 lei (1,183,232 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.99 lei (91 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61 lei (1,115 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (384 Ngultrum) | 315 Ngultrum | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 31% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (501 Ngultrum) | 84 Ngultrum | + 499% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (594 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 146 lei (2,658 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 lei (276 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (244 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (280 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (123 Ngultrum) | 99 Ngultrum | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (189 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 256% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (595 Ngultrum) | 202 Ngultrum | + 194% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 35% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 108 lei (1,965 Ngultrum) | 1,340 Ngultrum | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 lei (879 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 134 lei (2,430 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 lei (3,580 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (449 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (215 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (149 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,432 lei (44,243 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.85 lei (15 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 472% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 227 lei (4,124 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (353 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 874 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 17% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
For example, you would need at least 114,588 Ngultrum (6,299 lei) in Bucharest to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 98,000 Ngultrum in Thimphu.
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