Cost of living in Romania compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 11% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Romania | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 lei (44 zł) | 33 zł | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 lei (23 zł) | 23 zł | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (6 zł) | 3.94 zł | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 lei (16 zł) | 18 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.68 lei (4.45 zł) | 3.74 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.37 lei (3.20 zł) | 3.16 zł | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.84 lei (3.65 zł) | 3.78 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (30 zł) | 27 zł | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.04 lei (3.85 zł) | 3.05 zł | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 27% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Romania | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,453 lei (3,284 zł) | 4,726 zł | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,342 lei (2,228 zł) | 3,601 zł | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 437 lei (416 zł) | 643 zł | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,015 lei (1,917 zł) | 2,678 zł | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,489 lei (1,417 zł) | 2,085 zł | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273 lei (260 zł) | 429 zł | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39 lei (37 zł) | 50 zł | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,624 lei (1,545 zł) | 1,426 zł | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 394 lei (375 zł) | 412 zł | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (42 zł) | 41 zł | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 lei (46 zł) | 29 zł | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 18% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Romania | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 315 lei (300 zł) | 320 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 183 lei (174 zł) | 123 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 lei (322 zł) | 321 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418 lei (398 zł) | 303 zł | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 14% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Romania | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,948 lei (95,077 zł) | 100,321 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 82 lei (78 zł) | 121 zł | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 7% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Romania | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (27 zł) | 18 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (30 zł) | 44 zł | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 191 lei (181 zł) | 172 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 lei (44 zł) | 52 zł | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 28% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Romania | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124 lei (118 zł) | 84 zł | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 63 lei (60 zł) | 48 zł | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 130 lei (124 zł) | 183 zł | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 195 lei (185 zł) | 151 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei (29 zł) | 25 zł | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,384 lei (3,219 zł) | 2,602 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (0.36 zł) | 0.21 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 198 lei (189 zł) | 117 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is about the same as in Poland
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