Is Szczecin more expensive than Bucharest?

Szczecin is 0.4% cheaper than Bucharest overall. Rent is 3.6% higher, groceries 6.4% cheaper, and restaurants 21.0% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Bucharest or Szczecin?

Bucharest has a purchasing power index of 89.7 while Szczecin has 106.4 (NYC = 100). Szczecin offers better purchasing power.

Bucharest vs Szczecin: Szczecin is 0.4% cheaper, rent 4% higher (2026)

Category	🇷🇴 Bucharest	🇵🇱 Szczecin	Difference
Cost of Living	28.2	28.1	-0.4%
Rent	13.8	14.3	+3.6%
Groceries	40.9	38.3	-6.4%
Restaurants	53.9	42.6	-21.0%
Purchasing Power	89.7	106.4	+18.6%

Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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