Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 25% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (45 zł) | 32 zł | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (23 zł) | 22 zł | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (6 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (17 zł) | 15 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.78 lei (4.56 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.39 lei (3.24 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.20 lei (4.00 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (30 zł) | 30 zł | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.31 lei (4.11 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 44% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,948 lei (3,768 zł) | 4,031 zł | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,515 lei (2,400 zł) | 3,003 zł | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 479 lei (457 zł) | 537 zł | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,146 lei (2,047 zł) | 2,231 zł | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,546 lei (1,475 zł) | 1,860 zł | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 235 lei (224 zł) | 414 zł | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei (38 zł) | 47 zł | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,238 lei (1,182 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 388 lei (370 zł) | 516 zł | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 lei (52 zł) | 34 zł | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54 lei (51 zł) | 22 zł | + 128% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 30% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 335 lei (320 zł) | 256 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 188 lei (180 zł) | 135 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 351 lei (335 zł) | 268 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 434 lei (414 zł) | 309 zł | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,804 lei (96,189 zł) | 84,936 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (8 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80 lei (76 zł) | 105 zł | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei (24 zł) | 32 zł | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 24% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 lei (38 zł) | 19 zł | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 lei (26 zł) | 44 zł | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 182 lei (174 zł) | 157 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (24 zł) | 16 zł | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (24 zł) | 12 zł | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (8 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 lei (62 zł) | 43 zł | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 50% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154 lei (147 zł) | 82 zł | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei (63 zł) | 57 zł | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 176 lei (168 zł) | 130 zł | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 203 lei (194 zł) | 151 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei (30 zł) | 18 zł | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,285 lei (3,135 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (0.36 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 225 lei (215 zł) | 133 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 891 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2022.
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