Is Bucharest more expensive than Katowice?

Bucharest is 0.4% more expensive than Katowice overall. Rent is 2.1% lower, groceries 7.3% more expensive, and restaurants 20.6% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Katowice or Bucharest?

Katowice has a purchasing power index of 116.7 while Bucharest has 89.7 (NYC = 100). Katowice offers better purchasing power.

Katowice vs Bucharest: Bucharest is 0.4% more expensive, rent 2% lower (2026)

Category	🇵🇱 Katowice	🇷🇴 Bucharest	Difference
Cost of Living	28.1	28.2	+0.4%
Rent	14.1	13.8	-2.1%
Groceries	38.1	40.9	+7.3%
Restaurants	44.7	53.9	+20.6%
Purchasing Power	116.7	89.7	-23.1%

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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