- Cost of Living
- Romania
- United Kingdom
- Piteşti
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Piteşti, Romania compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Piteşti (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 lei (£3.70) | £5.56 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14 lei (£2.79) | £5.33 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 lei (£1.68) | £3.39 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.95 lei (£0.96) | £0.73 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (£1.81) | £2.69 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.73 lei (£0.72) | £1.31 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (£2.33) | £3.00 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.23 lei (£0.63) | £1.80 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00 lei (£0.39) | £1.14 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.69 lei (£0.52) | £0.99 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 lei (£3.80) | £6 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.22 lei (£1.01) | £2.20 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.25 lei (£0.24) | £0.95 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Piteşti (Romania) is 75% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,243 lei (£241) | £1,238 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 972 lei (£189) | £1,048 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 347 lei (£67) | £272 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,013 lei (£197) | £600 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 699 lei (£136) | £450 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 280 lei (£54) | £250 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (£7) | £23 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,270 lei (£246) | £359 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 311 lei (£60) | £85 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 lei (£5.39) | £6.00 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 lei (£2.13) | £12 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Piteşti (Romania) is 26% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 197 lei (£38) | £71 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 123 lei (£24) | £28 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 218 lei (£42) | £46 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 211 lei (£41) | £72 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Piteşti (Romania) is 40% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,897 lei (£16,288) | £19,773 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.22 lei (£1.01) | £1.32 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58 lei (£11) | £35 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (£3.49) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Piteşti (Romania) is 13% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (£5.25) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 lei (£4.25) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 85 lei (£17) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25 lei (£4.88) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (£2.49) | £1.02 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (£3.26) | £1.60 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.62 lei (£0.90) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 lei (£1.39) | £1.25 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 lei (£2.75) | £10 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Piteşti (Romania) is 40% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 lei (£13) | £26 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38 lei (£7) | £12 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 189 lei (£37) | £33 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 117 lei (£23) | £56 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 lei (£2.74) | £6 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.66 lei (£1.10) | £3.25 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.41 lei (£1.05) | £3.87 | - 73% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,104 lei (£214) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.34 lei (£0.07) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 93 lei (£18) | £42 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (£2.92) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 128 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Piteşti (Romania) is 51% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,100
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,995
(10,277 lei)
in Piteşti.
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