- Cost of Living
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- Piteşti
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Piteşti, Romania compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Piteşti (Romania) is 48% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 lei (£3.82) | £4.63 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15 lei (£2.83) | £4.93 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 lei (£1.74) | £3.67 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.75 lei (£0.89) | £0.81 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (£1.65) | £2.67 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.28 lei (£0.81) | £1.31 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 lei (£2.12) | £5.00 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.17 lei (£0.60) | £2.07 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.08 lei (£0.39) | £1.14 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.66 lei (£0.50) | £1.25 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 lei (£3.84) | £6 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.60 lei (£1.05) | £2.25 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.30 lei (£0.25) | £1.00 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Piteşti (Romania) is 76% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,433 lei (£270) | £793 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,088 lei (£205) | £1,510 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 326 lei (£61) | £159 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,051 lei (£198) | £1,458 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 700 lei (£132) | £397 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 265 lei (£50) | £250 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (£5.66) | £23 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,667 lei (£314) | £320 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 283 lei (£53) | £85 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 lei (£4.90) | £6.00 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 lei (£2.39) | £11 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Piteşti (Romania) is 24% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 220 lei (£41) | £71 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 126 lei (£24) | £28 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 239 lei (£45) | £46 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 224 lei (£42) | £72 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Piteşti (Romania) is 33% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,820 lei (£17,106) | £19,356 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.26 lei (£0.99) | £1.24 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (£12) | £32 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 19 lei (£3.62) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Piteşti (Romania) is 26% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (£4.71) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 lei (£4.66) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 77 lei (£14) | £50 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 23 lei (£4.39) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (£2.31) | £1.02 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (£2.92) | £1.60 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.85 lei (£0.91) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 lei (£1.51) | £1.25 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 lei (£2.63) | £10 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Piteşti (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62 lei (£12) | £26 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (£8) | £12 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 140 lei (£26) | £33 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 lei (£25) | £56 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (£2.83) | £6 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei (£1.23) | £3.25 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.14 lei (£0.97) | £3.87 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,600 lei (£301) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 lei (£0.09) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 lei (£19) | £42 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (£2.83) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
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 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Piteşti (Romania) is 52% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,300
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,107
(5,876 lei)
in Piteşti.
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