- Cost of Living
- Romania
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- Buzău
- Zhytomyr
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Cost of living in Buzău, Romania compared to Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buzău (Romania) is 47% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22 lei (151₴) | 94₴ | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (116₴) | 33₴ | + 256% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 lei (57₴) | 28₴ | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 lei (27₴) | 17₴ | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 lei (43₴) | 20₴ | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.35 lei (23₴) | 38₴ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 lei (70₴) | 52₴ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.99 lei (21₴) | 26₴ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.50 lei (10₴) | 9₴ | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.42 lei (17₴) | 11₴ | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 lei (126₴) | 58₴ | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.83 lei (33₴) | 18₴ | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.30 lei (9₴) | 14₴ | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Buzău (Romania) is 16% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,027 lei (7,056₴) | 2,333₴ | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 669 lei (4,594₴) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 408 lei (2,805₴) | 850₴ | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 569 lei (3,907₴) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 501 lei (3,444₴) | 4,000₴ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 261 lei (1,790₴) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23 lei (160₴) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 830 lei (5,699₴) | 10,500₴ | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (1,768₴) | 1,350₴ | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (227₴) | 30₴ | + 657% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 lei (79₴) | 100₴ | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Buzău (Romania) is 105% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 235 lei (1,614₴) | 500₴ | + 223% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 lei (907₴) | 500₴ | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 183 lei (1,258₴) | 500₴ | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 177 lei (1,214₴) | 800₴ | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Buzău (Romania) is 13% 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 | 5.00 lei (34₴) | 17₴ | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27 lei (186₴) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Buzău (Romania) is 46% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (195₴) | 200₴ | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (138₴) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 83 lei (570₴) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 lei (214₴) | 30₴ | + 613% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (75₴) | 20₴ | + 273% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (91₴) | 20₴ | + 357% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.83 lei (33₴) | 9₴ | + 276% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (64₴) | 30₴ | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 lei (87₴) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 186% | |||
| Entertainment in Buzău (Romania) is 186% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 lei (367₴) | 200₴ | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36 lei (250₴) | 135₴ | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 94 lei (649₴) | 140₴ | + 363% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 lei (550₴) | 300₴ | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 lei (91₴) | 40₴ | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei (50₴) | 18₴ | + 189% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.34 lei (37₴) | 20₴ | + 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 lei (20₴) | 1.00₴ | + 1936% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 121 lei (833₴) | 203₴ | + 312% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (105₴) | 28₴ | + 275% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 60 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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UAH
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RON
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Cost of living in Buzău (Romania) is 42% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 10,398₴
(1,513 lei)
in Buzău
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,300₴
in Zhytomyr.
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