Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (41 zł) | 42 zł | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (27 zł) | 31 zł | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (7 zł) | 3.98 zł | + 77% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 lei (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.45 lei (4.75 zł) | 3.95 zł | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.57 lei (3.99 zł) | 3.68 zł | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.42 lei (4.72 zł) | 4.31 zł | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (25 zł) | 34 zł | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (3.05 zł) | 4.25 zł | - 28% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,952 lei (3,445 zł) | 7,434 zł | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,397 lei (2,089 zł) | 5,174 zł | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 681 lei (594 zł) | 757 zł | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,249 lei (1,960 zł) | 4,150 zł | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,612 lei (1,405 zł) | 3,079 zł | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336 lei (293 zł) | 393 zł | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (31 zł) | 57 zł | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,402 lei (1,222 zł) | 1,888 zł | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (517 zł) | 579 zł | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 lei (39 zł) | 38 zł | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (39 zł) | 35 zł | + 11% | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 333 lei (290 zł) | 310 zł | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 lei (168 zł) | 156 zł | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 389 lei (339 zł) | 348 zł | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 422 lei (368 zł) | 403 zł | - 9% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 22% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,205 lei (100,436 zł) | 120,428 zł | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (5.85 zł) | 7 zł | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (79 zł) | 108 zł | - 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 lei (23 zł) | 35 zł | - 35% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 16% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (25 zł) | 21 zł | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (27 zł) | 28 zł | - 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 251 lei (219 zł) | 149 zł | + 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (21 zł) | 11 zł | + 83% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (52 zł) | 72 zł | - 28% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (119 zł) | 126 zł | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (56 zł) | 58 zł | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 lei (148 zł) | 233 zł | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 lei (172 zł) | 197 zł | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 lei (29 zł) | 31 zł | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,935 lei (3,431 zł) | 2,833 zł | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (0.41 zł) | 0.38 zł | + 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 198 lei (173 zł) | 158 zł | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (21 zł) | 18 zł | + 13% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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