Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Wrocław (Poland)
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 6% cheaper than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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Bucharest | Wrocław | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (40 zł) | 45 zł | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (27 zł) | 27 zł | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (7 zł) | 3.53 zł | + 98% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 lei (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.45 lei (4.71 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.57 lei (3.96 zł) | 3.50 zł | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.42 lei (4.69 zł) | 3.63 zł | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (25 zł) | 38 zł | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (3.03 zł) | 2.92 zł | + 4% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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Bucharest | Wrocław | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,952 lei (3,420 zł) | 6,961 zł | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,397 lei (2,074 zł) | 4,520 zł | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 681 lei (590 zł) | 683 zł | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,249 lei (1,946 zł) | 3,914 zł | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,612 lei (1,395 zł) | 2,905 zł | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336 lei (291 zł) | 439 zł | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (31 zł) | 55 zł | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,402 lei (1,213 zł) | 1,558 zł | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (514 zł) | 900 zł | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 lei (39 zł) | 38 zł | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (38 zł) | 36 zł | + 7% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 9% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 333 lei (288 zł) | 318 zł | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 lei (167 zł) | 126 zł | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 389 lei (337 zł) | 338 zł | - 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 422 lei (365 zł) | 381 zł | - 4% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 33% cheaper than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,205 lei (99,718 zł) | 101,212 zł | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (5.81 zł) | 7 zł | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (79 zł) | 169 zł | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 lei (23 zł) | 37 zł | - 37% | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 13% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (25 zł) | 24 zł | + 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (27 zł) | 29 zł | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 251 lei (217 zł) | 181 zł | + 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (14 zł) | 14 zł | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (20 zł) | 15 zł | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (6 zł) | 5.11 zł | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (14 zł) | 7 zł | + 97% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (52 zł) | 56 zł | - 8% | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 32% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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Bucharest | Wrocław | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (118 zł) | 84 zł | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (56 zł) | 55 zł | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 lei (147 zł) | 190 zł | - 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 lei (171 zł) | 154 zł | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 lei (29 zł) | 27 zł | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (11 zł) | 15 zł | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,935 lei (3,406 zł) | 1,949 zł | + 75% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (0.41 zł) | 0.24 zł | + 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 198 lei (171 zł) | 118 zł | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 21% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 517 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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