Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
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| Food in Arad (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arad (Romania) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 26 lei ($6) | $13 | 51% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 18 lei ($4.33) | $7 | 41% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 11 lei ($2.60) | $3.27 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 3.80 lei ($0.92) | $0.80 | 15% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 9 lei ($2.21) | $2.02 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 4.78 lei ($1.16) | $2.93 | 61% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 14 lei ($3.29) | $5.55 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 3.88 lei ($0.94) | $3.27 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 2.06 lei ($0.50) | $1.63 | 70% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 3.60 lei ($0.87) | $2.07 | 58% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 33 lei ($8) | $14 | 44% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 6 lei ($1.53) | $1.70 | 10% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2.26 lei ($0.55) | $1.91 | 71% |
| Housing in Arad (Romania) is 70% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Arad (Romania) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,519 lei ($367) | $1,253 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 996 lei ($241) | $936 | 74% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 338 lei ($82) | $166 | 51% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,096 lei ($265) | $989 | 73% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 625 lei ($151) | $769 | 80% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 234 lei ($57) | $96 | 41% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 33 lei ($8) | $48 | 84% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,781 lei ($431) | $299 | 44% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 431 lei ($104) | $96 | 8% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 44 lei ($11) | $12 | 9% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 17 lei ($4.13) | $20 | 80% |
| Clothes in Arad (Romania) is about the same as in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Arad (Romania) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 221 lei ($53) | $42 | 26% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 139 lei ($34) | $33 | 1% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 283 lei ($69) | $82 | 17% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 327 lei ($79) | $103 | 23% |
| Transportation in Arad (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Arad (Romania) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 80,410 lei ($19,444) | $21,300 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 5.25 lei ($1.27) | $0.58 | 119% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 65 lei ($16) | $48 | 67% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 20 lei ($4.95) | $13 | 63% |
| Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Arad (Romania) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 21 lei ($5.04) | $7 | 30% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 21 lei ($5.15) | $8 | 38% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 75 lei ($18) | $131 | 86% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 24 lei ($5.85) | $5.89 | 1% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 22 lei ($5.40) | $2.89 | 87% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 16 lei ($3.96) | $4.96 | 20% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 7 lei ($1.69) | $3.10 | 46% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 12 lei ($2.89) | $1.56 | 85% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 26 lei ($6) | $17 | 63% |
| Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is 24% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Arad (Romania) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 75 lei ($18) | $44 | 59% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 40 lei ($10) | $21 | 55% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 155 lei ($37) | $124 | 70% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 156 lei ($38) | $53 | 29% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 18 lei ($4.43) | $10 | 55% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 9 lei ($2.21) | $4.89 | 55% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 5.39 lei ($1.30) | $4.21 | 69% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | $432 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.82 lei ($0.20) | $0.11 | 89% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 202 lei ($49) | $34 | 45% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 15 lei ($3.67) | $6 | 41% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,700 in Memphis, Tennessee you would need to make just about $1,982 (8,198 lei) in Arad.