- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Ukraine
- Buzău
- Zhytomyr
- Comparison
Cost of living in Buzău, Romania compared to Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buzău (Romania) is 80% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 lei (128₴) | 100₴ | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (111₴) | 33₴ | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 lei (53₴) | 23₴ | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.57 lei (30₴) | 17₴ | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 lei (42₴) | 14₴ | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.06 lei (27₴) | 15₴ | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 lei (71₴) | 30₴ | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.10 lei (20₴) | 20₴ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.70 lei (11₴) | 7₴ | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.29 lei (15₴) | 9₴ | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 lei (134₴) | 48₴ | + 182% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.79 lei (32₴) | 16₴ | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.29 lei (9₴) | 9₴ | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Buzău (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 800 lei (5,283₴) | 2,333₴ | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 543 lei (3,583₴) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 408 lei (2,696₴) | 850₴ | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 485 lei (3,204₴) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 443 lei (2,923₴) | 4,000₴ | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 261 lei (1,720₴) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23 lei (154₴) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 830 lei (5,478₴) | 10,500₴ | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (1,700₴) | 1,350₴ | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (218₴) | 30₴ | + 627% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 lei (76₴) | 100₴ | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Buzău (Romania) is 99% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 228 lei (1,505₴) | 500₴ | + 201% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 lei (871₴) | 500₴ | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 lei (1,321₴) | 500₴ | + 164% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 189 lei (1,245₴) | 800₴ | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Buzău (Romania) is 25% 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₴ | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27 lei (179₴) | 140₴ | + 28% | |
| 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 (188₴) | 200₴ | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 lei (141₴) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 83 lei (548₴) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 lei (206₴) | 30₴ | + 586% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (72₴) | 20₴ | + 258% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (94₴) | 20₴ | + 372% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.71 lei (38₴) | 9₴ | + 328% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (65₴) | 18₴ | + 272% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12 lei (79₴) | 30₴ | + 165% | |
| Entertainment | + 273% | |||
| Entertainment in Buzău (Romania) is 273% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 46 lei (302₴) | 200₴ | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 lei (212₴) | 135₴ | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 94 lei (624₴) | 140₴ | + 345% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 lei (528₴) | 300₴ | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 lei (94₴) | 40₴ | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (51₴) | 18₴ | + 191% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.43 lei (36₴) | 20₴ | + 79% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 1,236₴ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.30 lei (22₴) | 1.00₴ | + 2076% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 121 lei (801₴) | 203₴ | + 296% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (96₴) | 19₴ | + 396% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
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 65% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 12,578₴
(1,905 lei)
in Buzău
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,600₴
in Zhytomyr.
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