- Cost of Living
- Romania
- United States
- Bacău
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bacău, Romania compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bacău (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 lei ($7) | $10 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 lei ($4.68) | $7 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei ($2.63) | $4.73 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.49 lei ($1.17) | $0.97 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei ($2.66) | $2.97 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.97 lei ($1.55) | $2.20 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei ($3.94) | $4.41 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 lei ($1.04) | $3.45 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.12 lei ($0.55) | $1.16 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.10 lei ($0.81) | $4.23 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei ($8) | $12 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.38 lei ($1.40) | $1.79 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.25 lei ($0.33) | $1.18 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Bacău (Romania) is 68% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,279 lei ($333) | $1,035 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,053 lei ($274) | $857 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 479 lei ($125) | $249 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,142 lei ($297) | $715 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 699 lei ($182) | $680 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 248 lei ($65) | $252 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 32 lei ($8) | $42 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,000 lei ($260) | $372 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 284 lei ($74) | $100 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 lei ($11) | $14 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 lei ($1.95) | $24 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Bacău (Romania) is 25% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 200 lei ($52) | $48 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 207 lei ($54) | $30 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 217 lei ($56) | $102 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 222 lei ($58) | $100 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Bacău (Romania) is 22% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,000 lei ($19,530) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.99 lei ($1.30) | $0.56 | + 131% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 79 lei ($21) | $50 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 lei ($9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Bacău (Romania) is 52% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei ($7) | $5.55 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 lei ($4.69) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50 lei ($13) | $109 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei ($4.69) | $4.00 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei ($3.09) | $3.03 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei ($4.86) | $4.29 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 lei ($1.56) | $3.90 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei ($2.60) | $1.39 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 lei ($4.95) | $18 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Bacău (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 lei ($13) | $32 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 35 lei ($9) | $18 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44 lei ($11) | $30 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113 lei ($30) | $49 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei ($4.17) | $5.00 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei ($1.89) | $5.09 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei ($1.43) | $3.42 | - 58% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 117 lei ($30) | $33 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei ($4.04) | $5.95 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 146 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bacău (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,400
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $1,920
(7,371 lei)
in Bacău.
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