- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Poland
- Bucharest
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 11% 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) | 17 zł | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.69 lei (2.50 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.26 lei (4.89 zł) | 5.07 zł | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.82 lei (4.47 zł) | 17 zł | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.10 lei (3.80 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.21 lei (2.05 zł) | 2.51 zł | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.90 lei (2.69 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (25 zł) | 20 zł | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.35 lei (4.97 zł) | 5.29 zł | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.14 lei (1.06 zł) | 2.05 zł | - 48% | |
| 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 (2,350 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,746 lei (1,621 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 377 lei (350 zł) | 519 zł | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,651 lei (1,533 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,161 lei (1,078 zł) | 844 zł | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 251 lei (233 zł) | 275 zł | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (44 zł) | 47 zł | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,445 lei (1,342 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 329 lei (306 zł) | 419 zł | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (33 zł) | 20 zł | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 lei (31 zł) | 16 zł | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 273 lei (253 zł) | 275 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129 lei (120 zł) | 113 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 353 lei (328 zł) | 277 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 389 lei (361 zł) | 303 zł | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 23% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,886 lei (73,242 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 lei (3.26 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 lei (44 zł) | 75 zł | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 15 lei (14 zł) | 26 zł | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 16% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (29 zł) | 26 zł | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 117 lei (108 zł) | 100 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 16 lei (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.58 lei (5.18 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (32 zł) | 28 zł | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 15% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 82 lei (76 zł) | 63 zł | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (48 zł) | 44 zł | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147 lei (136 zł) | 115 zł | + 18% | |
| 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 | 22 lei (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.33 lei (4.02 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,327 lei (2,160 zł) | 2,100 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (0.49 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 203 lei (189 zł) | 108 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 lei (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,701 prices entered by 362 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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