- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Iraq
- Piteşti
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Piteşti, Romania compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Piteşti (Romania) is 18% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 lei (5,702 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14 lei (4,296 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 lei (2,584 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.95 lei (1,482 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (2,791 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.73 lei (1,116 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (3,598 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.23 lei (967 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00 lei (597 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.69 lei (805 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 lei (5,860 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.22 lei (1,562 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.25 lei (374 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 81% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Piteşti (Romania) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,243 lei (372,075 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 972 lei (291,112 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 347 lei (103,980 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,013 lei (303,261 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 699 lei (209,231 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 280 lei (83,729 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (10,100 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,270 lei (380,041 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 311 lei (93,108 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 lei (8,309 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 lei (3,286 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Piteşti (Romania) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 197 lei (58,903 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 123 lei (36,900 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 218 lei (65,255 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 211 lei (63,045 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Piteşti (Romania) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,897 lei (25,114,283 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.22 lei (1,562 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58 lei (17,382 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (5,385 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Piteşti (Romania) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (8,099 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 lei (6,560 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 85 lei (25,578 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25 lei (7,520 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (3,833 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (5,031 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.62 lei (1,383 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 lei (2,144 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 lei (4,233 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Piteşti (Romania) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 lei (19,817 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38 lei (11,480 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 189 lei (56,609 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 117 lei (35,082 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 lei (4,218 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.66 lei (1,696 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.41 lei (1,618 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,104 lei (330,361 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.34 lei (103 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 93 lei (27,904 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (4,506 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 88 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Piteşti (Romania) is 18% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,190,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 976,163 Dinar
(3,261 lei)
in Piteşti.
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