Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Tokyo (Japan)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Tokyo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 lei (¥1,504) | ¥1,056 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (¥1,043) | ¥826 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (¥504) | ¥537 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (¥248) | ¥223 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (¥457) | ¥325 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (¥272) | ¥625 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (¥632) | ¥1,115 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.63 lei (¥151) | ¥646 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16 lei (¥136) | ¥399 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.99 lei (¥163) | ¥323 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (¥1,037) | ¥1,212 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (¥309) | ¥206 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.80 lei (¥91) | ¥170 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 55% cheaper than in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,597 lei (¥149,705) | ¥455,769 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,687 lei (¥87,512) | ¥213,734 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 622 lei (¥20,255) | ¥21,525 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,100 lei (¥100,947) | ¥187,941 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,845 lei (¥60,076) | ¥105,361 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 376 lei (¥12,256) | ¥15,623 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (¥1,181) | ¥4,676 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,185 lei (¥38,574) | ¥55,307 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (¥19,329) | ¥11,673 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (¥1,605) | ¥984 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (¥1,448) | ¥2,546 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 341 lei (¥11,106) | ¥8,033 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 lei (¥5,202) | ¥5,248 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 390 lei (¥12,684) | ¥9,827 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 lei (¥10,928) | ¥12,390 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,460 lei (¥3,499,207) | ¥2,894,200 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (¥234) | ¥167 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 94 lei (¥3,064) | ¥9,120 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (¥837) | ¥4,317 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (¥854) | ¥1,320 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (¥934) | ¥1,320 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 245 lei (¥7,962) | ¥4,514 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (¥723) | ¥622 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 lei (¥662) | ¥647 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (¥771) | ¥506 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (¥248) | ¥218 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (¥474) | ¥217 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 lei (¥2,050) | ¥4,189 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 22% cheaper than in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Tokyo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139 lei (¥4,523) | ¥5,056 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (¥2,087) | ¥3,905 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 161 lei (¥5,256) | ¥10,552 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 256 lei (¥8,348) | ¥7,894 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 lei (¥1,147) | ¥1,840 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (¥467) | ¥519 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (¥361) | ¥619 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,149 lei (¥135,097) | ¥51,220 | + 164% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (¥15) | ¥52 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 196 lei (¥6,369) | ¥9,678 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 lei (¥831) | ¥601 | + 38% | |
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TOTAL | - 36% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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