- Cost of Living
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- Buzău
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Cost of living in Buzău, Romania compared to Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buzău (Romania) is 30% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22 lei (145₴) | 101₴ | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (111₴) | 55₴ | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 lei (55₴) | 30₴ | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 lei (26₴) | 17₴ | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 lei (41₴) | 21₴ | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.35 lei (22₴) | 36₴ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 lei (67₴) | 59₴ | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.99 lei (20₴) | 25₴ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.50 lei (10₴) | 9₴ | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.42 lei (16₴) | 13₴ | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 lei (120₴) | 68₴ | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.83 lei (32₴) | 17₴ | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.30 lei (9₴) | 15₴ | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Buzău (Romania) is 1% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,027 lei (6,742₴) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 669 lei (4,390₴) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 408 lei (2,680₴) | 1,400₴ | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 569 lei (3,733₴) | 6,000₴ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 501 lei (3,290₴) | 3,464₴ | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 261 lei (1,710₴) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23 lei (153₴) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 830 lei (5,446₴) | 10,500₴ | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (1,690₴) | 1,350₴ | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (217₴) | 30₴ | + 623% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 lei (75₴) | 100₴ | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Buzău (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 235 lei (1,542₴) | 849₴ | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 lei (866₴) | 1,750₴ | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 183 lei (1,202₴) | 1,250₴ | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 177 lei (1,160₴) | 1,400₴ | - 17% | |
| 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₴ | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27 lei (178₴) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 256₴ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Buzău (Romania) is 18% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (187₴) | 200₴ | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (132₴) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 83 lei (545₴) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 lei (204₴) | 30₴ | + 582% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (71₴) | 20₴ | + 256% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (87₴) | 50₴ | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.83 lei (32₴) | 52₴ | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (61₴) | 34₴ | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 lei (83₴) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 189% | |||
| Entertainment in Buzău (Romania) is 189% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 lei (350₴) | 225₴ | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36 lei (239₴) | 129₴ | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 94 lei (620₴) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 lei (525₴) | 367₴ | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 lei (87₴) | 55₴ | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei (48₴) | 18₴ | + 173% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.34 lei (35₴) | 20₴ | + 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 lei (19₴) | 1.00₴ | + 1846% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 121 lei (796₴) | 203₴ | + 293% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (100₴) | 30₴ | + 228% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 106 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Buzău (Romania) is 25% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 23,731₴
(3,615 lei)
in Buzău
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
19,000₴
in Zhytomyr.
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