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Cost of living in Bacău, Romania compared to Zielona Góra, Poland
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Bacău (Romania) is 5% cheaper than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22 lei (20 zł) | 37 zł | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.11 lei (3.72 zł) | 2.64 zł | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 lei (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.97 lei (5.40 zł) | 3.80 zł | + 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (14 zł) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 lei (3.60 zł) | 3.69 zł | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.12 lei (1.91 zł) | 1.00 zł | + 91% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.10 lei (2.80 zł) | 2.64 zł | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (24 zł) | 21 zł | + 14% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.38 lei (4.86 zł) | 5.74 zł | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.00 lei (1.81 zł) | 1.88 zł | - 4% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Bacău (Romania) is 26% cheaper than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,358 lei (1,228 zł) | 1,645 zł | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,053 lei (952 zł) | 1,333 zł | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 479 lei (433 zł) | 314 zł | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,142 lei (1,032 zł) | 1,100 zł | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 674 lei (609 zł) | 1,600 zł | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 248 lei (224 zł) | 300 zł | - 25% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 32 lei (29 zł) | 47 zł | - 39% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,000 lei (904 zł) | 1,477 zł | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 301 lei (272 zł) | 700 zł | - 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 lei (38 zł) | 30 zł | + 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 lei (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 32% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Bacău (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 182 lei (165 zł) | 261 zł | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 207 lei (187 zł) | 129 zł | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 217 lei (196 zł) | 232 zł | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 209 lei (189 zł) | 250 zł | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Bacău (Romania) is 5% cheaper than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,021 lei (67,811 zł) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.19 lei (4.69 zł) | 4.91 zł | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 79 lei (72 zł) | 81 zł | - 11% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 lei (31 zł) | 32 zł | - 1% | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Bacău (Romania) is 5% cheaper than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (23 zł) | 20 zł | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 lei (16 zł) | 25 zł | - 35% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50 lei (45 zł) | 100 zł | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.53 lei (4.09 zł) | 2.27 zł | + 81% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (9 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 127% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 lei (14 zł) | 19 zł | - 23% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Bacău (Romania) is 7% more expensive than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 lei (44 zł) | 42 zł | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 35 lei (31 zł) | 42 zł | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44 lei (40 zł) | 70 zł | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113 lei (102 zł) | 60 zł | + 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (4.97 zł) | 5.68 zł | - 12% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,849 lei (1,671 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 lei (112 zł) | 96 zł | + 16% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 15% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bacău (Romania) is 7% cheaper than in Zielona Góra (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
4,700 zł
in Zielona Góra
you would need to make just about 4,382 zł
(4,848 lei)
in Bacău.
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