Cost of living in Romania compared to Poland
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Romania is 9% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Romania | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (42 zł) | 43 zł | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (26 zł) | 30 zł | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (7 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 71% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (20 zł) | 19 zł | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28 lei (4.57 zł) | 4.13 zł | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.14 lei (3.58 zł) | 4.80 zł | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.78 lei (4.14 zł) | 4.14 zł | + 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (30 zł) | 33 zł | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 lei (2.72 zł) | 3.81 zł | - 29% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Romania is 45% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Romania | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,678 lei (3,184 zł) | 6,695 zł | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,402 lei (2,079 zł) | 4,717 zł | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 752 lei (651 zł) | 889 zł | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,223 lei (1,924 zł) | 3,755 zł | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei (1,249 zł) | 2,834 zł | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 424 lei (367 zł) | 459 zł | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (33 zł) | 56 zł | - 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,546 lei (1,338 zł) | 1,500 zł | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (528 zł) | 679 zł | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (40 zł) | 44 zł | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (30 zł) | 46 zł | - 35% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 11% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Romania | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (218 zł) | 301 zł | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (153 zł) | 151 zł | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (295 zł) | 338 zł | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (331 zł) | 387 zł | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 21% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Romania | Poland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,766 lei (80,295 zł) | 118,744 zł | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (83 zł) | 111 zł | - 25% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 10% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Romania | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (31 zł) | 28 zł | + 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (26 zł) | 22 zł | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 lei (207 zł) | 187 zł | + 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (39 zł) | 54 zł | - 28% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 10% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Romania | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110 lei (95 zł) | 104 zł | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 lei (50 zł) | 56 zł | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (128 zł) | 232 zł | - 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225 lei (194 zł) | 186 zł | + 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (28 zł) | 29 zł | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (10 zł) | 14 zł | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,666 lei (3,173 zł) | 4,148 zł | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (0.46 zł) | 0.48 zł | - 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (159 zł) | 151 zł | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 14% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 23% cheaper than in Poland
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