Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 17% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 6% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (45 zł) | 39 zł | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 lei (23 zł) | 29 zł | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (6 zł) | 4.37 zł | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (14 zł) | 14 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.96 lei (4.49 zł) | 4.04 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.49 lei (3.15 zł) | 3.53 zł | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.22 lei (3.82 zł) | 4.06 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (29 zł) | 36 zł | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.38 lei (3.96 zł) | 4.36 zł | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,094 lei (3,702 zł) | 7,074 zł | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,355 lei (2,130 zł) | 4,968 zł | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 588 lei (532 zł) | 642 zł | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,049 lei (1,853 zł) | 3,729 zł | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,456 lei (1,317 zł) | 2,912 zł | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 396 lei (358 zł) | 354 zł | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (37 zł) | 58 zł | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,331 lei (1,204 zł) | 1,877 zł | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 435 lei (394 zł) | 476 zł | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 lei (47 zł) | 32 zł | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 lei (51 zł) | 36 zł | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 348 lei (314 zł) | 359 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 193 lei (175 zł) | 147 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 363 lei (328 zł) | 351 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 435 lei (394 zł) | 462 zł | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 20% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,804 lei (91,153 zł) | 104,038 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (77 zł) | 112 zł | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 lei (22 zł) | 42 zł | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 17% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (28 zł) | 18 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (27 zł) | 34 zł | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 244 lei (221 zł) | 159 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 lei (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 lei (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 lei (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 lei (53 zł) | 73 zł | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 6% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei (131 zł) | 123 zł | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69 lei (62 zł) | 58 zł | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156 lei (141 zł) | 248 zł | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei (187 zł) | 178 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 lei (30 zł) | 34 zł | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (11 zł) | 15 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,213 lei (2,905 zł) | 2,424 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (0.34 zł) | 0.33 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 215 lei (195 zł) | 142 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (21 zł) | 18 zł | + 16% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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