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- Bacău
- Akron, Ohio
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Cost of living in Bacău, Romania compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Bacău (Romania) is 48% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22 lei ($5.79) | $13 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei ($4.57) | $7 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei ($2.65) | $4.41 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.11 lei ($1.08) | $0.85 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 lei ($2.68) | $2.58 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.97 lei ($1.57) | $3.45 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei ($3.98) | $5.74 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 lei ($1.05) | $3.12 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.12 lei ($0.56) | $1.64 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.10 lei ($0.81) | $2.75 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei ($7) | $13 | - 47% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.38 lei ($1.41) | $1.83 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.00 lei ($0.53) | $1.55 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Bacău (Romania) is 61% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,358 lei ($357) | $1,022 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,053 lei ($277) | $769 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 479 lei ($126) | $158 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,142 lei ($300) | $885 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 674 lei ($177) | $563 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 248 lei ($65) | $99 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 32 lei ($8) | $32 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,000 lei ($263) | $356 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 301 lei ($79) | $85 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 lei ($11) | $8 | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 lei ($1.97) | $15 | - 87% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Bacău (Romania) is 27% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 182 lei ($48) | $38 | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 207 lei ($54) | $36 | + 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 217 lei ($57) | $70 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 209 lei ($55) | $95 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Bacău (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,021 lei ($19,710) | $22,205 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.19 lei ($1.36) | $0.61 | + 123% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 79 lei ($21) | $43 | - 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 lei ($9) | $14 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Bacău (Romania) is 48% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei ($7) | $6 | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 lei ($4.73) | $11 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50 lei ($13) | $61 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei ($4.73) | $7 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei ($2.96) | $3.06 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei ($3.88) | $4.18 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.53 lei ($1.19) | $3.23 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei ($2.63) | $1.43 | + 84% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 lei ($4.20) | $16 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Bacău (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 lei ($13) | $32 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 35 lei ($9) | $19 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44 lei ($12) | $139 | - 92% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113 lei ($30) | $66 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei ($4.20) | $7 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei ($1.90) | $4.41 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei ($1.45) | $5.01 | - 71% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,849 lei ($486) | $433 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 lei ($32) | $46 | - 30% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei ($4.07) | $6 | - 35% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bacău (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,000
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,739
(6,618 lei)
in Bacău.
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