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Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 5% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (27 zł) | 29 zł | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (18 zł) | 19 zł | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.80 lei (4.40 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.19 lei (4.75 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 lei (3.78 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.32 lei (2.13 zł) | 2.22 zł | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.21 lei (2.95 zł) | 3.22 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 lei (27 zł) | 23 zł | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.41 lei (4.96 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.30 lei (2.11 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 7% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,955 lei (2,709 zł) | 3,149 zł | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,827 lei (1,675 zł) | 1,746 zł | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 385 lei (353 zł) | 519 zł | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,753 lei (1,607 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,168 lei (1,070 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 261 lei (240 zł) | 291 zł | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (34 zł) | 44 zł | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,472 lei (1,349 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 382 lei (350 zł) | 419 zł | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 lei (34 zł) | 21 zł | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 lei (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 14% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 297 lei (272 zł) | 264 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 153 lei (140 zł) | 121 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 363 lei (333 zł) | 287 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 422 lei (387 zł) | 303 zł | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,686 lei (73,049 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.69 lei (5.22 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 62 lei (57 zł) | 90 zł | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17 lei (15 zł) | 27 zł | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 17% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (29 zł) | 27 zł | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 126 lei (115 zł) | 100 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.80 lei (5.31 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32 lei (29 zł) | 30 zł | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 48% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 86 lei (79 zł) | 59 zł | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 53 lei (49 zł) | 51 zł | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 166 lei (152 zł) | 130 zł | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 151 lei (138 zł) | 103 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (23 zł) | 15 zł | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,679 lei (2,456 zł) | 1,984 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.96 lei (0.88 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 210% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 215 lei (197 zł) | 122 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 5% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 10,045 zł
(10,958 lei)
in Bucharest
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,600 zł
in Łódź.
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