- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Ukraine
- Buzău
- Zhytomyr
- Comparison
Cost of living in Buzău, Romania compared to Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buzău (Romania) is 78% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 lei (126₴) | 100₴ | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (109₴) | 33₴ | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 lei (52₴) | 23₴ | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.57 lei (30₴) | 17₴ | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 lei (41₴) | 14₴ | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.06 lei (26₴) | 15₴ | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 lei (69₴) | 30₴ | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.10 lei (20₴) | 20₴ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.70 lei (11₴) | 7₴ | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.29 lei (15₴) | 9₴ | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 lei (132₴) | 48₴ | + 177% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.79 lei (31₴) | 16₴ | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.29 lei (8₴) | 9₴ | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Buzău (Romania) is 11% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 800 lei (5,190₴) | 2,333₴ | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 543 lei (3,520₴) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 408 lei (2,648₴) | 850₴ | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 485 lei (3,148₴) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 443 lei (2,871₴) | 4,000₴ | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 261 lei (1,690₴) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23 lei (151₴) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 830 lei (5,381₴) | 10,500₴ | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (1,670₴) | 1,350₴ | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (214₴) | 30₴ | + 614% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 lei (74₴) | 100₴ | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Buzău (Romania) is 91% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 228 lei (1,478₴) | 500₴ | + 196% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 lei (856₴) | 500₴ | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 lei (1,297₴) | 500₴ | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 189 lei (1,223₴) | 800₴ | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Buzău (Romania) is 24% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 150,000₴ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.34 lei (35₴) | 16₴ | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27 lei (176₴) | 140₴ | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Buzău (Romania) is 65% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (185₴) | 200₴ | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 lei (139₴) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 83 lei (538₴) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 lei (202₴) | 30₴ | + 574% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (70₴) | 20₴ | + 252% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (93₴) | 20₴ | + 364% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.71 lei (37₴) | 9₴ | + 321% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (64₴) | 18₴ | + 266% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12 lei (78₴) | 30₴ | + 160% | |
| Entertainment | + 222% | |||
| Entertainment in Buzău (Romania) is 222% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 46 lei (297₴) | 200₴ | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 lei (208₴) | 135₴ | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 94 lei (613₴) | 140₴ | + 338% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 lei (519₴) | 300₴ | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 lei (93₴) | 40₴ | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (50₴) | 18₴ | + 186% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.43 lei (35₴) | 20₴ | + 76% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 1,236₴ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.30 lei (21₴) | 1.00₴ | + 2038% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 121 lei (787₴) | 203₴ | + 289% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (95₴) | 19₴ | + 387% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 74 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Buzău (Romania) is 58% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 25,674₴
(3,958 lei)
in Buzău
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
16,250₴
in Zhytomyr.
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