Cost of living in Bytom is 16% lower than in Bucharest (without rent).
Rent in Bytom is 2% more expensive than in Bucharest.
Cost of living including rent in Bytom is 7% lower than in Bucharest.
Food in Bytom is 7% cheaper than in Bucharest.
Transport in Bytom is 53% cheaper than in Bucharest.
| Bytom | Bucharest | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bytom | Bucharest | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.4 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 41.7 $ | 47 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.82 $ | 7.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.11 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.41 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.08 $ | 2.11 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.96 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.92 $ | 9.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.24 $ | 6.76 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.6 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.52 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.95 $ | 6.06 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.2 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.8 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.68 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.21 $ | 5.92 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.8 $ | 55 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.77 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.36 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.8 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.92 $ | 3.29 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
173 $ | 99 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
267 $ | 152 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.8 $ | 9.34 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 280 $ | 348 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 392 $ | 640 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 480 $ | 545 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 465 $ | 948 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,294 $ | 2,831 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,814 $ | 1,759 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,417 $ | 1,242 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.45 % | 7.21 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51 $ | 44.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.7 $ | 8.19 $ |
| Haircut | 6.69 $ | 11.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77 $ | 87.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 76.8 $ | 78.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 359 $ | 532 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,783 $ | 10,286 $ |