Cost of Living Comparison Between Warsaw and Bucharest 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Bucharest are 8.8% lower than in Warsaw (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Bucharest are 24.0% lower than in Warsaw | |
| Rent Prices in Bucharest are 52.2% lower than in Warsaw | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bucharest are 2.8% higher than in Warsaw | |
| Groceries Prices in Bucharest are 0.2% lower than in Warsaw | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bucharest is 18.7% lower than in Warsaw | |
Restaurants | Warsaw Edit |
Bucharest Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
40.00 zł (46.22 lei) |
43.27 zł (50.00 lei) |
+8.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
200.00 zł (231.10 lei) |
216.36 zł (250.00 lei) |
+8.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
33.00 zł (38.13 lei) |
30.29 zł (35.00 lei) |
-8.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
16.00 zł (18.49 lei) |
11.68 zł (13.50 lei) |
-27.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.00 zł (17.33 lei) |
13.85 zł (16.00 lei) |
-7.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
14.29 zł (16.51 lei) |
12.41 zł (14.34 lei) |
-13.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
7.12 zł (8.22 lei) |
8.20 zł (9.48 lei) |
+15.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
6.87 zł (7.94 lei) |
8.37 zł (9.67 lei) |
+21.7 % |
Markets | Warsaw Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
15.31 zł (17.69 lei) |
25.56 zł (29.54 lei) |
+67.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
4.00 zł (4.62 lei) |
4.00 zł (4.62 lei) |
+0.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.02 zł (3.49 lei) |
3.15 zł (3.64 lei) |
+4.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
12.29 zł (14.20 lei) |
12.93 zł (14.94 lei) |
+5.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
16.50 zł (19.06 lei) |
16.04 zł (18.53 lei) |
-2.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
10.71 zł (12.38 lei) |
11.71 zł (13.53 lei) |
+9.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
20.78 zł (24.02 lei) |
19.83 zł (22.91 lei) |
-4.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.69 zł (1.95 lei) |
2.09 zł (2.41 lei) |
+23.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.92 zł (3.38 lei) |
2.97 zł (3.43 lei) |
+1.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.34 zł (3.86 lei) |
2.81 zł (3.25 lei) |
-15.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
5.42 zł (6.26 lei) |
3.32 zł (3.84 lei) |
-38.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.54 zł (1.77 lei) |
1.74 zł (2.01 lei) |
+13.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.12 zł (2.45 lei) |
1.81 zł (2.09 lei) |
-14.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
5.27 zł (6.09 lei) |
3.48 zł (4.02 lei) |
-34.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.64 zł (3.05 lei) |
3.02 zł (3.49 lei) |
+14.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 zł (34.67 lei) |
25.96 zł (30.00 lei) |
-13.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
4.45 zł (5.14 lei) |
4.25 zł (4.91 lei) |
-4.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
6.57 zł (7.59 lei) |
6.85 zł (7.91 lei) |
+4.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
19.00 zł (21.95 lei) |
22.50 zł (26.00 lei) |
+18.4 % |
Transportation | Warsaw Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.40 zł (5.08 lei) |
2.60 zł (3.00 lei) |
-41.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
110.00 zł (127.11 lei) |
69.23 zł (80.00 lei) |
-37.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
8.00 zł (9.24 lei) |
2.60 zł (3.00 lei) |
-67.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.83 zł (5.58 lei) |
4.18 zł (4.83 lei) |
-13.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
40.00 zł (46.22 lei) |
25.96 zł (30.00 lei) |
-35.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
25.21 zł (29.13 lei) |
23.21 zł (26.82 lei) |
-7.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
122,100.00 zł (141,087.07 lei) |
104,593.11 zł (120,857.79 lei) |
-14.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
110,950.00 zł (128,203.20 lei) |
103,167.79 zł (119,210.82 lei) |
-7.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Warsaw Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
1,213.81 zł (1,402.57 lei) |
607.22 zł (701.65 lei) |
-50.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
36.62 zł (42.32 lei) |
37.11 zł (42.88 lei) |
+1.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
61.49 zł (71.05 lei) |
35.51 zł (41.03 lei) |
-42.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Warsaw Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
159.27 zł (184.03 lei) |
195.01 zł (225.34 lei) |
+22.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
91.90 zł (106.20 lei) |
87.90 zł (101.57 lei) |
-4.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
30.00 zł (34.67 lei) |
30.29 zł (35.00 lei) |
+1.0 % |
Childcare | Warsaw Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,152.27 zł (2,486.95 lei) |
1,931.62 zł (2,232.00 lei) |
-10.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
53,689.14 zł (62,038.03 lei) |
39,316.61 zł (45,430.51 lei) |
-26.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Warsaw Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
391.84 zł (452.78 lei) |
313.49 zł (362.24 lei) |
-20.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
180.56 zł (208.64 lei) |
156.53 zł (180.88 lei) |
-13.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
399.12 zł (461.18 lei) |
310.12 zł (358.35 lei) |
-22.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
495.45 zł (572.50 lei) |
390.50 zł (451.22 lei) |
-21.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Warsaw Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
4,462.65 zł (5,156.61 lei) |
2,235.19 zł (2,582.77 lei) |
-49.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
3,394.44 zł (3,922.29 lei) |
1,534.72 zł (1,773.38 lei) |
-54.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
7,911.43 zł (9,141.69 lei) |
3,813.87 zł (4,406.94 lei) |
-51.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
5,756.13 zł (6,651.23 lei) |
2,692.42 zł (3,111.11 lei) |
-53.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Warsaw Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,142.47 zł (2,475.64 lei) |
993.73 zł (1,148.26 lei) |
-53.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,389.71 zł (1,605.81 lei) |
613.98 zł (709.46 lei) |
-55.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Warsaw Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
7,190.13 zł (8,308.22 lei) |
4,444.45 zł (5,135.58 lei) |
-38.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.75 | 7.42 | -4.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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