- Cost of Living
- Romania
- United States
- Bacău
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bacău, Romania compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bacău (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 lei ($6) | $12 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei ($4.48) | $6 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei ($2.60) | $4.43 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.49 lei ($1.16) | $0.81 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei ($2.63) | $2.18 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.97 lei ($1.54) | $3.41 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei ($3.90) | $5.82 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 lei ($1.03) | $2.99 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.12 lei ($0.54) | $1.37 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.10 lei ($0.80) | $2.58 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei ($8) | $14 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.38 lei ($1.39) | $1.83 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.25 lei ($0.32) | $1.76 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Bacău (Romania) is 65% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,279 lei ($329) | $1,248 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,053 lei ($271) | $819 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 479 lei ($123) | $157 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,142 lei ($294) | $885 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 699 lei ($180) | $563 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 248 lei ($64) | $99 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 32 lei ($8) | $33 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,000 lei ($258) | $347 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 284 lei ($73) | $83 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 lei ($11) | $8 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 lei ($1.93) | $15 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Bacău (Romania) is 25% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 200 lei ($52) | $38 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 207 lei ($53) | $36 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 217 lei ($56) | $68 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 222 lei ($57) | $94 | - 39% | |
| 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 | 75,000 lei ($19,314) | $22,686 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.99 lei ($1.29) | $0.57 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 79 lei ($20) | $42 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 lei ($9) | $12 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Bacău (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei ($6) | $6 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 lei ($4.64) | $11 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50 lei ($13) | $65 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei ($4.64) | $7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei ($3.06) | $3.01 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei ($4.81) | $4.51 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 lei ($1.55) | $3.23 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei ($2.58) | $1.74 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 lei ($4.89) | $15 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Bacău (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 lei ($12) | $31 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 35 lei ($9) | $20 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44 lei ($11) | $139 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113 lei ($29) | $64 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei ($4.12) | $7 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei ($1.87) | $4.10 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei ($1.42) | $4.89 | - 71% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $460 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 117 lei ($30) | $45 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei ($3.99) | $5.92 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 329 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bacău (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,700
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,092
(8,124 lei)
in Bacău.
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