Cost of living in Craiova, Romania vs Limassol, Cyprus
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Craiova (Romania) is 56% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 lei (€4.81) | €13 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 lei (€3.41) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (€2.08) | €4.80 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.00 lei (€1.02) | €1.48 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (€2.16) | €3.68 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.28 lei (€0.88) | €1.58 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 lei (€2.04) | €3.59 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.44 lei (€0.71) | €1.77 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.39 lei (€0.49) | €0.81 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.06 lei (€0.63) | €1.31 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 lei (€4.80) | €7 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.28 lei (€1.08) | €2.17 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.44 lei (€0.30) | €1.34 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Craiova (Romania) is 61% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,732 lei (€355) | €1,152 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,233 lei (€253) | €844 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 419 lei (€86) | €170 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,065 lei (€218) | €701 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 774 lei (€159) | €523 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 293 lei (€60) | €79 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (€10) | €28 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,625 lei (€333) | €421 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 338 lei (€69) | €109 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 lei (€9) | €7 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 lei (€4.61) | €6 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Craiova (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 271 lei (€56) | €63 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 lei (€30) | €35 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 lei (€54) | €71 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 319 lei (€65) | €89 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Craiova (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 68,775 lei (€14,107) | €15,286 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.59 lei (€1.15) | €1.21 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 72 lei (€15) | €42 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16 lei (€3.37) | €12 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Craiova (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 lei (€8) | €4.55 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (€6) | €14 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 68 lei (€14) | €50 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (€4.14) | €3.53 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (€2.73) | €3.60 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (€3.20) | €3.64 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.62 lei (€1.15) | €1.97 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (€1.80) | €2.40 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 lei (€4.79) | €13 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Craiova (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69 lei (€14) | €37 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36 lei (€7) | €17 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 143 lei (€29) | €26 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 lei (€26) | €44 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (€3.03) | €8 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (€1.61) | €2.93 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 lei (€1.31) | €2.96 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,450 lei (€503) | €504 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61 lei (€0.12) | €0.09 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 109 lei (€22) | €59 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (€3.34) | €4.77 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 70 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Craiova (Romania) is 49% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Limassol you would need to make just about €1,698 (8,280 lei) in Craiova.
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