Cost of Living Comparison Between Romania and Poland 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Poland is 16.0% higher than in Romania (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Poland is 23.1% higher than in Romania | |
| Rent Prices in Poland are 53.0% higher than in Romania | |
| Restaurant Prices in Poland are 9.8% higher than in Romania | |
| Groceries Prices in Poland are 5.4% higher than in Romania | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Poland is 28.4% higher than in Romania | |
Restaurants | Romania Edit |
Poland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
50.00 lei (41.47 zł) |
48.23 lei (40.00 zł) |
-3.5 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
210.00 lei (174.17 zł) |
224.27 lei (186.00 zł) |
+6.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
35.00 lei (29.03 zł) |
39.79 lei (33.00 zł) |
+13.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
12.00 lei (9.95 zł) |
18.09 lei (15.00 zł) |
+50.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
15.00 lei (12.44 zł) |
18.09 lei (15.00 zł) |
+20.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
12.75 lei (10.57 zł) |
16.60 lei (13.77 zł) |
+30.2 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
9.14 lei (7.58 zł) |
9.53 lei (7.91 zł) |
+4.3 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
7.85 lei (6.51 zł) |
8.59 lei (7.12 zł) |
+9.4 % |
Markets | Romania Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
6.99 lei (5.80 zł) |
4.72 lei (3.91 zł) |
-32.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
5.02 lei (4.16 zł) |
5.41 lei (4.49 zł) |
+7.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
3.30 lei (2.74 zł) |
3.07 lei (2.54 zł) |
-7.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
14.78 lei (12.26 zł) |
15.62 lei (12.96 zł) |
+5.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
17.85 lei (14.80 zł) |
18.82 lei (15.61 zł) |
+5.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
13.51 lei (11.20 zł) |
13.62 lei (11.30 zł) |
+0.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
21.87 lei (18.14 zł) |
25.97 lei (21.54 zł) |
+18.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.48 lei (2.06 zł) |
2.41 lei (2.00 zł) |
-3.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
3.24 lei (2.69 zł) |
3.53 lei (2.93 zł) |
+8.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.22 lei (2.67 zł) |
3.72 lei (3.09 zł) |
+15.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
4.46 lei (3.70 zł) |
5.93 lei (4.92 zł) |
+32.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.77 lei (1.47 zł) |
1.86 lei (1.55 zł) |
+5.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.87 lei (1.55 zł) |
2.25 lei (1.86 zł) |
+20.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
4.10 lei (3.40 zł) |
5.92 lei (4.91 zł) |
+44.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
3.75 lei (3.11 zł) |
2.97 lei (2.47 zł) |
-20.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 lei (24.88 zł) |
31.35 lei (26.00 zł) |
+4.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
5.13 lei (4.26 zł) |
5.26 lei (4.36 zł) |
+2.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
7.76 lei (6.44 zł) |
7.63 lei (6.33 zł) |
-1.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
28.00 lei (23.22 zł) |
24.11 lei (20.00 zł) |
-13.9 % |
Transportation | Romania Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.50 lei (2.90 zł) |
5.31 lei (4.40 zł) |
+51.6 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
109.00 lei (90.40 zł) |
141.07 lei (117.00 zł) |
+29.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
3.90 lei (3.23 zł) |
10.85 lei (9.00 zł) |
+178.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
6.04 lei (5.01 zł) |
7.66 lei (6.36 zł) |
+27.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
33.90 lei (28.12 zł) |
60.29 lei (50.00 zł) |
+77.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
7.33 lei (6.08 zł) |
7.43 lei (6.16 zł) |
+1.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
126,186.23 lei (104,654.06 zł) |
146,124.38 lei (121,190.00 zł) |
+15.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
117,190.18 lei (97,193.08 zł) |
131,710.56 lei (109,235.73 zł) |
+12.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Romania Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
731.74 lei (606.88 zł) |
1,358.38 lei (1,126.59 zł) |
+85.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
36.87 lei (30.58 zł) |
44.64 lei (37.02 zł) |
+21.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
42.28 lei (35.07 zł) |
80.79 lei (67.01 zł) |
+91.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Romania Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
194.34 lei (161.18 zł) |
177.61 lei (147.31 zł) |
-8.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
85.34 lei (70.77 zł) |
118.19 lei (98.02 zł) |
+38.5 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
35.00 lei (29.03 zł) |
36.17 lei (30.00 zł) |
+3.3 % |
Childcare | Romania Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
2,236.99 lei (1,855.28 zł) |
1,964.49 lei (1,629.27 zł) |
-12.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
40,181.97 lei (33,325.40 zł) |
45,216.29 lei (37,500.67 zł) |
+12.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Romania Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
319.59 lei (265.05 zł) |
383.58 lei (318.13 zł) |
+20.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
180.72 lei (149.89 zł) |
185.30 lei (153.68 zł) |
+2.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
380.72 lei (315.76 zł) |
407.37 lei (337.85 zł) |
+7.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
408.91 lei (339.13 zł) |
463.14 lei (384.11 zł) |
+13.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Romania Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,264.30 lei (1,877.93 zł) |
3,413.25 lei (2,830.82 zł) |
+50.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,689.79 lei (1,401.45 zł) |
2,797.31 lei (2,319.98 zł) |
+65.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,897.00 lei (3,232.03 zł) |
5,635.34 lei (4,673.74 zł) |
+44.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,781.97 lei (2,307.26 zł) |
4,403.07 lei (3,651.74 zł) |
+58.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Romania Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,037.49 lei (860.45 zł) |
1,578.48 lei (1,309.13 zł) |
+52.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
782.72 lei (649.16 zł) |
1,124.91 lei (932.96 zł) |
+43.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Romania Edit |
Poland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,721.36 lei (3,915.71 zł) |
7,460.52 lei (6,187.47 zł) |
+58.0 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.02 | 7.03 | +0.2 % |
| Last update: | 5 February 2026 | 6 February 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 715 | 834 | |
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