Is Bucharest more expensive than Szczecin?

Bucharest is 0.4% more expensive than Szczecin overall. Rent is 3.5% lower, groceries 6.8% more expensive, and restaurants 26.5% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Szczecin or Bucharest?

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

Szczecin vs Bucharest: Bucharest is 0.4% more expensive, rent 4% lower (2026)

Category	🇵🇱 Szczecin	🇷🇴 Bucharest	Difference
Cost of Living	28.1	28.2	+0.4%
Rent	14.3	13.8	-3.5%
Groceries	38.3	40.9	+6.8%
Restaurants	42.6	53.9	+26.5%
Purchasing Power	106.4	89.7	-15.7%

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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