Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 13% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 lei (34 zł) | 31 zł | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 lei (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.53 lei (5.14 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (6.00 zł) | 8 zł | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (13 zł) | 13 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.54 lei (4.22 zł) | 3.80 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 lei (2.36 zł) | 2.69 zł | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.88 lei (3.61 zł) | 3.54 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 lei (22 zł) | 29 zł | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.49 lei (5.11 zł) | 7 zł | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.28 lei (2.12 zł) | 2.82 zł | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,088 lei (3,800 zł) | 5,216 zł | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,988 lei (1,848 zł) | 3,601 zł | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 423 lei (394 zł) | 560 zł | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,058 lei (1,913 zł) | 3,235 zł | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,319 lei (1,226 zł) | 2,410 zł | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307 lei (285 zł) | 442 zł | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (36 zł) | 50 zł | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,381 lei (1,284 zł) | 1,730 zł | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 357 lei (331 zł) | 378 zł | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 lei (26 zł) | 35 zł | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (19 zł) | 23 zł | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 274 lei (255 zł) | 308 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 lei (155 zł) | 174 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (317 zł) | 301 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (347 zł) | 360 zł | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 26% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,217 lei (75,501 zł) | 79,749 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.90 lei (4.55 zł) | 5.18 zł | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 62 lei (57 zł) | 110 zł | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 lei (20 zł) | 33 zł | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 7% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (31 zł) | 28 zł | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 151 lei (140 zł) | 134 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 lei (14 zł) | 14 zł | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (6 zł) | 5.79 zł | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (32 zł) | 63 zł | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 42% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 106 lei (98 zł) | 75 zł | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 51 lei (47 zł) | 57 zł | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 138 lei (128 zł) | 199 zł | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 223 lei (207 zł) | 120 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (24 zł) | 24 zł | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,726 lei (2,534 zł) | 2,008 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86 lei (0.80 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230 lei (213 zł) | 101 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 2% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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