Cost of living in Piatra Neamţ, Romania compared to Albany, New York, United States
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Piatra Neamţ (Romania) is 52% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 lei ($4.30) | $15 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei ($4.07) | $8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei ($2.71) | $4.03 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.48 lei ($1.12) | $0.89 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.55 lei ($1.13) | $2.41 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 lei ($1.24) | $4.74 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei ($3.73) | $7 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.48 lei ($0.87) | $3.20 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.17 lei ($0.54) | $1.59 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.76 lei ($0.94) | $2.00 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7 lei ($1.75) | $14 | - 87% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.50 lei ($1.37) | $1.74 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 lei ($1.74) | $1.94 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Piatra Neamţ (Romania) is 71% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,055 lei ($263) | $1,488 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 880 lei ($219) | $1,199 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 275 lei ($68) | $141 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 652 lei ($162) | $982 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 502 lei ($125) | $815 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 224 lei ($56) | $124 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 80 lei ($20) | $44 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,500 lei ($622) | $303 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 lei ($75) | $130 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22 lei ($5.56) | $9 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $27 | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Piatra Neamţ (Romania) is 8% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 110 lei ($27) | $47 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 224 lei ($56) | $41 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 lei ($50) | $82 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248 lei ($62) | $82 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Piatra Neamţ (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,410 lei ($21,756) | $24,752 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.46 lei ($1.36) | $0.69 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 89 lei ($22) | $61 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 lei ($5.63) | $15 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Piatra Neamţ (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei ($6) | $9 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $26 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $99 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $4.79 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.02 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.18 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 lei ($1.24) | $3.31 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.97 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $23 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Piatra Neamţ (Romania) is 53% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 lei ($10) | $47 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 lei ($7) | $24 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $136 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50 lei ($12) | $90 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 lei ($3.25) | $11 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.52 lei ($1.12) | $4.38 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00 lei ($1.24) | $6 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $40 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei ($3.62) | $11 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 390 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Piatra Neamţ (Romania) is 50% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,800
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,397
(9,629 lei)
in Piatra Neamţ.
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