Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 49% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei (39 zł) | 59 zł | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (27 zł) | 41 zł | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (13 zł) | 31 zł | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (12 zł) | 20 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (7 zł) | 23 zł | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (17 zł) | 38 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.63 lei (4.00 zł) | 7 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16 lei (3.60 zł) | 6 zł | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.99 lei (4.32 zł) | 6 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (26 zł) | 70 zł | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.80 lei (2.42 zł) | 9 zł | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 62% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,342 lei (3,754 zł) | 9,903 zł | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,614 lei (2,260 zł) | 6,958 zł | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 588 lei (508 zł) | 1,906 zł | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,953 lei (2,553 zł) | 5,461 zł | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,827 lei (1,579 zł) | 4,172 zł | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341 lei (295 zł) | 1,351 zł | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (31 zł) | 82 zł | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,185 lei (1,024 zł) | 2,210 zł | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (513 zł) | 831 zł | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (43 zł) | 74 zł | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (38 zł) | 92 zł | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 28% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 341 lei (295 zł) | 405 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 lei (138 zł) | 184 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 390 lei (337 zł) | 416 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 lei (290 zł) | 606 zł | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,460 lei (92,902 zł) | 144,634 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (78 zł) | 187 zł | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (22 zł) | 35 zł | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (23 zł) | 44 zł | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (25 zł) | 90 zł | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 245 lei (211 zł) | 350 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (19 zł) | 30 zł | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 lei (18 zł) | 28 zł | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (20 zł) | 17 zł | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (7 zł) | 17 zł | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (13 zł) | 15 zł | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 lei (54 zł) | 143 zł | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (109 zł) | 224 zł | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (55 zł) | 74 zł | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 161 lei (140 zł) | 596 zł | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (183 zł) | 261 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (28 zł) | 54 zł | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (12 zł) | 19 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (10 zł) | 27 zł | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,149 lei (3,587 zł) | 2,852 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (0.41 zł) | 1.12 zł | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 196 lei (169 zł) | 216 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 lei (22 zł) | 24 zł | - 8% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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