Cost of living in Forest is 52% higher than in Bucharest (without rent).
Rent in Forest is 80% more expensive than in Bucharest.
Cost of living including rent in Forest is 65% higher than in Bucharest.
Food in Forest is 68% more expensive than in Bucharest.
Transport in Forest is 16% more expensive than in Bucharest.
| Forest | Bucharest | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Forest | Bucharest | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
22.2 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 101 $ | 47 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 7.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.06 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.86 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.33 $ | 2.11 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.73 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.79 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.6 $ | 9.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 6.76 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.89 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.38 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.75 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.78 $ | 6.06 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.43 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 53.6 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 33.7 $ | 5.92 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 38.3 $ | 55 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.6 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.65 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.05 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.9 $ | 3.29 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 99 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
190 $ | 152 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56 $ | 9.34 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 657 $ | 348 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 976 $ | 640 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 931 $ | 545 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,364 $ | 948 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,561 $ | 2,831 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,734 $ | 1,759 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,840 $ | 1,242 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.79 % | 7.21 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.8 $ | 44.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.4 $ | 8.19 $ |
| Haircut | 23.8 $ | 11.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 87.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 103 $ | 78.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 590 $ | 532 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,492 $ | 10,286 $ |