- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Poland
- Bucharest
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 lei (13 zł) | 20 zł | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10 lei (9 zł) | 18 zł | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.69 lei (2.51 zł) | 2.70 zł | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.45 lei (5.08 zł) | 6 zł | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.82 lei (4.49 zł) | 19 zł | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.79 lei (3.54 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.35 lei (2.19 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.90 lei (2.70 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 lei (23 zł) | 20 zł | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.43 lei (5.06 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.14 lei (1.07 zł) | 2.08 zł | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 5% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,531 lei (2,361 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,911 lei (1,783 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 391 lei (365 zł) | 463 zł | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,664 lei (1,552 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,114 lei (1,039 zł) | 844 zł | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 274 lei (255 zł) | 248 zł | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (44 zł) | 47 zł | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,440 lei (1,344 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 327 lei (305 zł) | 434 zł | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (33 zł) | 18 zł | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 lei (21 zł) | 20 zł | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 19% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 293 lei (274 zł) | 275 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 161 lei (151 zł) | 113 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 347 lei (324 zł) | 297 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 358 lei (334 zł) | 276 zł | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,985 lei (77,423 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 lei (3.28 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 lei (44 zł) | 75 zł | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13 lei (12 zł) | 27 zł | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 15% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (23 zł) | 15 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (26 zł) | 25 zł | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 118 lei (111 zł) | 100 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (17 zł) | 17 zł | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (5.65 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 lei (28 zł) | 27 zł | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 33% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 91 lei (85 zł) | 65 zł | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 lei (51 zł) | 44 zł | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 119 lei (111 zł) | 114 zł | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43 lei (40 zł) | 90 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 lei (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.33 lei (4.04 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 33% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 829 lei (773 zł) | 680 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (0.50 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 274 lei (255 zł) | 108 zł | + 136% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 lei (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,649 prices entered by 340 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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