{"id":121114,"date":"2018-03-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-15T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/bucharest-ranks-in-the-top-10-cheapest-cities-in-the-world\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T10:41:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T08:41:56","slug":"bucharest-ranks-in-the-top-10-cheapest-cities-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/en\/bucharest-ranks-in-the-top-10-cheapest-cities-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Bucharest Ranks in the Top 10 Cheapest Cities in the World"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bucurestiul se afla in Top 10 cele mai ieftine orase din lume<\/p>\n

Desi inflatia in urcare si-a pus amprenta pe preturile practicate de retaileri, Bucharest has remained in the Top 10 cheapest cities in the world, according to an annual ranking compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit, EIU.<\/p>\n

The EIU study compares the prices of over 150 products and services – including bread, wine, cigarettes, and unleaded gasoline – across 133 cities. A score below 100 denotes a lower cost of living compared to the benchmark city, New York.<\/p>\n

Bucharest achieved a score of 48 points and is tied with New Delhi in terms of the cost of living.<\/p>\n

The cheapest city in the world is Damascus (Syria), followed by Caracas (Venezuela), Almaty (Kazakhstan), Lagos (Nigeria), and Bangalore (India). <\/p>\n

The most expensive city in the world is Singapore, followed by Paris, Zurich, Hong Kong, and Oslo. <\/p>\n

The EIU notes that many cities have dropped in the rankings due to political or economic turbulence, and the cheapest cities are not necessarily the most desirable destinations.<\/p>\n

Source: Profit<\/a><\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n

Which city is the cheapest in the world according to the EIU?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Damascus (Syria) is the cheapest city, followed by Caracas and Almaty.<\/p>\n

What was Bucharest’s score in the cost of living index?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bucharest scored 48 points, placing it on par with New Delhi.<\/p>\n

What is the benchmark city for the EIU study?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The study uses New York as the benchmark city with a base score of 100; any score below this indicates a lower cost of living.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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