Cost of living in Piatra Neamţ, Romania compared to Albany, New York, United States
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Piatra Neamţ (Romania) is 48% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 lei ($4.52) | $14 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei ($4.28) | $8 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei ($2.85) | $3.51 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.48 lei ($1.17) | $0.87 | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.55 lei ($1.19) | $2.54 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 lei ($1.31) | $4.74 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei ($3.93) | $7 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.48 lei ($0.91) | $3.04 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.17 lei ($0.57) | $1.59 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.76 lei ($0.98) | $2.08 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7 lei ($1.84) | $14 | - 87% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.50 lei ($1.44) | $1.74 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 lei ($1.83) | $1.98 | - 8% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Piatra Neamţ (Romania) is 68% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,055 lei ($276) | $1,463 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 880 lei ($230) | $1,143 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 275 lei ($72) | $141 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 652 lei ($171) | $889 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 502 lei ($131) | $731 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 224 lei ($59) | $126 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 80 lei ($21) | $44 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen TV | 2,500 lei ($655) | $303 | + 116% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 lei ($79) | $130 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22 lei ($5.85) | $9 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $26 | - | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Piatra Neamţ (Romania) is 13% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 110 lei ($29) | $47 | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 224 lei ($59) | $41 | + 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 lei ($52) | $82 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248 lei ($65) | $82 | - 21% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Piatra Neamţ (Romania) is 33% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,410 lei ($22,886) | $24,752 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.40 lei ($1.41) | $0.67 | + 110% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 89 lei ($23) | $61 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 lei ($5.92) | $15 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Piatra Neamţ (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei ($7) | $9 | - 23% | |
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.) | - | $3.26 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.18 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 lei ($1.31) | $3.32 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.97 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $23 | - | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Piatra Neamţ (Romania) is 52% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 lei ($10) | $47 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 30 lei ($8) | $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 ($13) | $96 | - 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 lei ($3.42) | $11 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.52 lei ($1.18) | $4.38 | - 73% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00 lei ($1.31) | $6 | - 78% | |
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 ($3.81) | $11 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Piatra Neamţ (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,000
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,124
(8,111 lei)
in Piatra Neamţ.
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