Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 6% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa)
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 5% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
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Bucharest | Worcester | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (R 194) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (R 131) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (R 57) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (R 34) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (R 61) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (R 43) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 lei (R 102) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.45 lei (R 23) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.57 lei (R 19) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.42 lei (R 23) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (R 119) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (R 40) | R 14 | + 178% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (R 15) | - | - | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
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Bucharest | Worcester | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,952 lei (R 16,436) | R 6,112 | + 169% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,397 lei (R 9,968) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 681 lei (R 2,833) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,249 lei (R 9,353) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,612 lei (R 6,705) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336 lei (R 1,397) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (R 148) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,402 lei (R 5,830) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (R 2,469) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 lei (R 188) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (R 185) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
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Bucharest | Worcester | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 333 lei (R 1,384) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 lei (R 800) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 389 lei (R 1,619) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 422 lei (R 1,754) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
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Bucharest | Worcester | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,205 lei (R 479,180) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (R 28) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (R 379) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 lei (R 111) | R 69 | + 61% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 5% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
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Bucharest | Worcester | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (R 119) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (R 131) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 251 lei (R 1,044) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (R 99) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (R 68) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (R 98) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (R 30) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (R 69) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (R 248) | R 72 | + 242% | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
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Bucharest | Worcester | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (R 568) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (R 268) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 lei (R 708) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 lei (R 820) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 lei (R 140) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (R 54) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (R 52) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,935 lei (R 16,367) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (R 1.95) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 198 lei (R 824) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (R 100) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 6% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 361 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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