- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Iraq
- Piteşti
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Piteşti, Romania compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Piteşti (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 lei (6,008 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15 lei (4,444 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 lei (2,741 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.75 lei (1,406 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (2,589 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.28 lei (1,269 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 lei (3,332 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.17 lei (938 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.08 lei (616 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.66 lei (788 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 lei (6,041 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.60 lei (1,659 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.30 lei (386 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 | 1,433 lei (424,680 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,088 lei (322,214 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 326 lei (96,698 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,051 lei (311,373 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 700 lei (207,402 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 265 lei (78,382 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (8,910 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,667 lei (493,816 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 283 lei (83,948 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 lei (7,704 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 lei (3,761 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Piteşti (Romania) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 220 lei (65,269 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 126 lei (37,229 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 239 lei (70,852 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 224 lei (66,261 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 (26,909,075 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.26 lei (1,559 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (19,185 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 19 lei (5,687 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 (7,407 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 lei (7,328 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 77 lei (22,715 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 23 lei (6,909 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (3,639 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (4,592 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.85 lei (1,438 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 lei (2,375 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 lei (4,144 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Piteşti (Romania) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62 lei (18,424 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (11,916 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 140 lei (41,480 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 lei (38,571 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (4,444 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei (1,929 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.14 lei (1,524 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,600 lei (474,062 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 lei (134 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 lei (29,540 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (4,444 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
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 June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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IQD
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RON
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Cost of living in Piteşti (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,280,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 1,039,229 Dinar
(3,507 lei)
in Piteşti.
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