Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 6% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 lei (46 zł) | 35 zł | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (24 zł) | 27 zł | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (7 zł) | 3.82 zł | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (17 zł) | 17 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.87 lei (4.70 zł) | 3.98 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.47 lei (3.35 zł) | 3.45 zł | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 lei (3.93 zł) | 4.05 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (32 zł) | 30 zł | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.89 lei (3.75 zł) | 4.10 zł | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,067 lei (3,922 zł) | 6,984 zł | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,542 lei (2,452 zł) | 4,960 zł | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 464 lei (447 zł) | 693 zł | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,131 lei (2,055 zł) | 3,607 zł | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,546 lei (1,491 zł) | 2,792 zł | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 276 lei (266 zł) | 398 zł | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei (38 zł) | 58 zł | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,199 lei (1,156 zł) | 1,871 zł | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 lei (401 zł) | 476 zł | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 57 lei (55 zł) | 35 zł | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56 lei (54 zł) | 27 zł | + 96% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 348 lei (335 zł) | 340 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 193 lei (186 zł) | 147 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (332 zł) | 354 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 435 lei (420 zł) | 418 zł | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 12% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,804 lei (97,218 zł) | 103,207 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (82 zł) | 110 zł | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei (24 zł) | 34 zł | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 37% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (30 zł) | 18 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (29 zł) | 34 zł | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 244 lei (235 zł) | 138 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 lei (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 lei (26 zł) | 12 zł | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (8 zł) | 5.99 zł | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 lei (56 zł) | 62 zł | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 21% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei (140 zł) | 80 zł | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69 lei (66 zł) | 59 zł | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156 lei (150 zł) | 221 zł | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei (199 zł) | 182 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 lei (27 zł) | 31 zł | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,213 lei (3,098 zł) | 2,424 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (0.37 zł) | 0.32 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 224 lei (216 zł) | 143 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (21 zł) | 18 zł | + 22% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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