- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Ukraine
- Buzău
- Zhytomyr
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Cost of living in Buzău, Romania compared to Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buzău (Romania) is 40% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22 lei (152₴) | 93₴ | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (116₴) | 51₴ | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 lei (58₴) | 30₴ | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 lei (28₴) | 20₴ | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 lei (43₴) | 21₴ | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.35 lei (23₴) | 36₴ | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 lei (70₴) | 59₴ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.99 lei (21₴) | 25₴ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.50 lei (10₴) | 9₴ | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.42 lei (17₴) | 13₴ | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 lei (126₴) | 68₴ | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.83 lei (33₴) | 17₴ | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.30 lei (9₴) | 15₴ | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Buzău (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,027 lei (7,095₴) | 10,000₴ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 669 lei (4,619₴) | 6,000₴ | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 408 lei (2,820₴) | 1,400₴ | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 569 lei (3,929₴) | 8,000₴ | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 501 lei (3,462₴) | 3,464₴ | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 261 lei (1,800₴) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23 lei (161₴) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 830 lei (5,731₴) | 10,500₴ | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (1,778₴) | 1,350₴ | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (228₴) | 30₴ | + 661% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 lei (79₴) | 100₴ | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Buzău (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 235 lei (1,623₴) | 849₴ | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 lei (912₴) | 1,750₴ | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 183 lei (1,265₴) | 1,250₴ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 177 lei (1,220₴) | 1,400₴ | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Buzău (Romania) is 11% 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 (35₴) | 19₴ | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27 lei (187₴) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 256₴ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Buzău (Romania) is 21% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (196₴) | 200₴ | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (139₴) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 83 lei (573₴) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 lei (215₴) | 30₴ | + 617% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (75₴) | 20₴ | + 275% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (92₴) | 50₴ | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.83 lei (33₴) | 52₴ | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (64₴) | 34₴ | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 lei (87₴) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 198% | |||
| Entertainment in Buzău (Romania) is 198% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 lei (369₴) | 225₴ | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36 lei (252₴) | 129₴ | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 94 lei (652₴) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 lei (553₴) | 367₴ | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 lei (92₴) | 55₴ | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei (51₴) | 18₴ | + 187% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.34 lei (37₴) | 20₴ | + 84% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 lei (20₴) | 1.00₴ | + 1947% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 121 lei (838₴) | 203₴ | + 314% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (105₴) | 30₴ | + 245% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
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 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Buzău (Romania) is 29% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 36,053₴
(5,219 lei)
in Buzău
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
28,000₴
in Zhytomyr.
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