- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Poland
- Bucharest
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 lei (13 zł) | 20 zł | - 35% | |
| 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 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.69 lei (2.48 zł) | 2.62 zł | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.15 lei (4.74 zł) | 5.56 zł | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.82 lei (4.43 zł) | 10 zł | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.16 lei (3.83 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.24 lei (2.06 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.90 lei (2.67 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (27 zł) | 20 zł | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.33 lei (4.90 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.14 lei (1.05 zł) | 2.06 zł | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 2% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,531 lei (2,328 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,768 lei (1,626 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 393 lei (362 zł) | 519 zł | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,674 lei (1,540 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,113 lei (1,024 zł) | 844 zł | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 269 lei (248 zł) | 275 zł | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (44 zł) | 47 zł | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,384 lei (1,273 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 357 lei (329 zł) | 419 zł | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (33 zł) | 20 zł | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 281 lei (259 zł) | 275 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 141 lei (130 zł) | 113 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 354 lei (325 zł) | 282 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 436 lei (401 zł) | 297 zł | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 24% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,965 lei (71,707 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 lei (3.23 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 lei (44 zł) | 75 zł | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16 lei (15 zł) | 26 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) | 29 lei (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (28 zł) | 26 zł | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 123 lei (113 zł) | 103 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.76 lei (5.30 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32 lei (30 zł) | 30 zł | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 23% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 lei (77 zł) | 63 zł | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (48 zł) | 44 zł | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 152 lei (140 zł) | 126 zł | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43 lei (39 zł) | 90 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.33 lei (3.98 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,867 lei (2,637 zł) | 2,040 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (0.49 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 212 lei (195 zł) | 108 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 lei (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,863 prices entered by 334 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.920
PLN
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Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
7,000 zł
in Łódź
you would need to make just about 6,853 zł
(7,452 lei)
in Bucharest.
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