- Cost of Living
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- Buzău
- Zhytomyr
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Cost of living in Buzău, Romania compared to Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buzău (Romania) is 36% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22 lei (147₴) | 93₴ | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (113₴) | 51₴ | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 lei (56₴) | 30₴ | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 lei (27₴) | 20₴ | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 lei (42₴) | 21₴ | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.35 lei (22₴) | 36₴ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 lei (68₴) | 59₴ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.99 lei (20₴) | 25₴ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.50 lei (10₴) | 9₴ | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.42 lei (16₴) | 13₴ | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 lei (122₴) | 68₴ | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.83 lei (32₴) | 17₴ | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.30 lei (9₴) | 15₴ | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Buzău (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,027 lei (6,860₴) | 10,000₴ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 669 lei (4,466₴) | 6,000₴ | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 408 lei (2,727₴) | 1,400₴ | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 569 lei (3,798₴) | 8,000₴ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 501 lei (3,348₴) | 3,464₴ | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 261 lei (1,740₴) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23 lei (155₴) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 830 lei (5,541₴) | 10,500₴ | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (1,719₴) | 1,350₴ | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (221₴) | 30₴ | + 635% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 lei (76₴) | 100₴ | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Buzău (Romania) is 34% cheaper than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 235 lei (1,569₴) | 849₴ | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 lei (881₴) | 1,750₴ | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 183 lei (1,223₴) | 1,250₴ | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 177 lei (1,180₴) | 1,400₴ | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Buzău (Romania) is 10% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 273,333₴ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00 lei (33₴) | 19₴ | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27 lei (181₴) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 256₴ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Buzău (Romania) is 20% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (190₴) | 200₴ | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (134₴) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 83 lei (554₴) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 lei (208₴) | 30₴ | + 593% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (72₴) | 20₴ | + 262% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (89₴) | 50₴ | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.83 lei (32₴) | 52₴ | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (62₴) | 34₴ | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 lei (84₴) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 196% | |||
| Entertainment in Buzău (Romania) is 196% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 lei (356₴) | 225₴ | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36 lei (243₴) | 129₴ | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 94 lei (631₴) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 lei (534₴) | 367₴ | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 lei (89₴) | 55₴ | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei (49₴) | 18₴ | + 178% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.34 lei (36₴) | 20₴ | + 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 lei (20₴) | 1.00₴ | + 1879% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 121 lei (810₴) | 203₴ | + 300% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (102₴) | 30₴ | + 234% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 81 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Buzău (Romania) is 27% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 38,188₴
(5,717 lei)
in Buzău
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
30,000₴
in Zhytomyr.
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