- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Iraq
- Piteşti
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Piteşti, Romania compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Piteşti (Romania) is 17% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 lei (6,286 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15 lei (4,650 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 lei (2,867 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.75 lei (1,471 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (2,709 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.28 lei (1,328 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 lei (3,486 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.17 lei (982 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.08 lei (644 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.66 lei (824 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 lei (6,321 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.60 lei (1,736 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.30 lei (404 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 80% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Piteşti (Romania) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,433 lei (444,327 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,088 lei (337,121 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 326 lei (101,172 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,051 lei (325,778 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 700 lei (216,997 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 265 lei (82,008 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (9,322 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,667 lei (516,662 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 283 lei (87,832 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 lei (8,060 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 lei (3,935 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Piteşti (Romania) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 220 lei (68,289 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 126 lei (38,952 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 239 lei (74,129 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 224 lei (69,326 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Piteşti (Romania) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,820 lei (28,153,991 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.26 lei (1,631 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (20,072 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 19 lei (5,950 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Piteşti (Romania) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (7,750 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 lei (7,667 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 77 lei (23,766 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 23 lei (7,229 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (3,808 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (4,805 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.85 lei (1,504 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 lei (2,484 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 lei (4,335 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Piteşti (Romania) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62 lei (19,276 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (12,467 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 140 lei (43,399 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 lei (40,356 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (4,650 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei (2,018 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.14 lei (1,595 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,600 lei (495,994 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 lei (141 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 lei (30,907 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (4,650 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 90 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
309.996
IQD
/
RON
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Cost of living in Piteşti (Romania) is 17% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,450,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 1,198,022 Dinar
(3,865 lei)
in Piteşti.
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