Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Turku (Finland)
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bucharest (Romania) | Turku (Finland) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 37 lei (€8) | €11 | 28% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 21 lei (€4.24) | €8 | 46% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 13 lei (€2.74) | €5.34 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 5.53 lei (€1.13) | €1.05 | 8% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 14 lei (€2.84) | €2.36 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 5.56 lei (€1.14) | €3.42 | 67% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 16 lei (€3.29) | €5.39 | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 4.29 lei (€0.88) | €2.55 | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 2.47 lei (€0.51) | €0.96 | 47% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 3.24 lei (€0.66) | €2.03 | 67% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 25 lei (€5.16) | €13 | 59% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 5.47 lei (€1.12) | €2.74 | 59% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2.17 lei (€0.44) | €1.39 | 68% |
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 49% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||
| Bucharest (Romania) | Turku (Finland) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 3,429 lei (€703) | €1,158 | 39% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,803 lei (€370) | €842 | 56% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 413 lei (€85) | €99 | 15% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,933 lei (€397) | €741 | 46% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,249 lei (€256) | €548 | 53% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 298 lei (€61) | €55 | 12% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 39 lei (€8) | €17 | 54% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,507 lei (€309) | €373 | 17% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 327 lei (€67) | €94 | 29% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 29 lei (€5.99) | €7 | 11% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 27 lei (€5.58) | €33 | 83% |
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||
| Bucharest (Romania) | Turku (Finland) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 282 lei (€58) | €94 | 38% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 168 lei (€35) | €31 | 12% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 364 lei (€75) | €97 | 23% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 380 lei (€78) | €91 | 15% |
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 59% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||
| Bucharest (Romania) | Turku (Finland) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 65,045 lei (€13,345) | €31,119 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 4.99 lei (€1.02) | €1.47 | 31% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 61 lei (€13) | €53 | 76% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 21 lei (€4.33) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||
| Bucharest (Romania) | Turku (Finland) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 28 lei (€5.66) | €8 | 29% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 33 lei (€7) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 146 lei (€30) | €90 | 67% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 15 lei (€3.12) | €5.83 | 47% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 13 lei (€2.75) | €3.86 | 29% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 15 lei (€3.16) | €3.99 | 21% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 7 lei (€1.38) | €1.73 | 20% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 10 lei (€2.13) | €2.51 | 15% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 33 lei (€7) | €23 | 71% |
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 30% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||
| Bucharest (Romania) | Turku (Finland) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 108 lei (€22) | €36 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 48 lei (€10) | €27 | 63% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 134 lei (€27) | €103 | 73% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 197 lei (€40) | €91 | 56% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 25 lei (€5.07) | €8 | 39% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 12 lei (€2.42) | €3.44 | 30% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 8 lei (€1.68) | €5.44 | 69% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 2,432 lei (€499) | €442 | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.85 lei (€0.17) | €0.07 | 144% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 227 lei (€47) | €54 | 13% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 19 lei (€3.99) | €6 | 36% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,700 in Turku you would need to make just about €2,003 (9,762 lei) in Bucharest.