Cost of living in Arad, Romania vs Mendoza, Argentina
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arad (Romania) is 5% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 lei (ARS $579) | ARS $832 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (ARS $398) | ARS $483 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (ARS $239) | ARS $150 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.80 lei (ARS $84) | ARS $68 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (ARS $204) | ARS $141 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.78 lei (ARS $106) | ARS $68 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (ARS $303) | ARS $225 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 lei (ARS $86) | ARS $80 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 lei (ARS $46) | ARS $40 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.60 lei (ARS $80) | ARS $64 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (ARS $740) | ARS $235 | + 215% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (ARS $141) | ARS $136 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.26 lei (ARS $50) | ARS $44 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Arad (Romania) is 16% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,519 lei (ARS $33,791) | ARS $28,377 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 996 lei (ARS $22,151) | ARS $16,609 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 338 lei (ARS $7,509) | ARS $3,881 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,096 lei (ARS $24,385) | ARS $18,626 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 625 lei (ARS $13,906) | ARS $13,225 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 234 lei (ARS $5,205) | ARS $2,798 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (ARS $728) | ARS $1,514 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,781 lei (ARS $39,632) | ARS $31,038 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 lei (ARS $9,588) | ARS $11,472 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (ARS $969) | ARS $316 | + 207% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 lei (ARS $380) | ARS $180 | + 111% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 26% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 lei (ARS $4,912) | ARS $3,654 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 139 lei (ARS $3,083) | ARS $2,474 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 283 lei (ARS $6,304) | ARS $6,066 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 327 lei (ARS $7,286) | ARS $5,214 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Arad (Romania) is 24% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,410 lei (ARS $1,789,123) | ARS $1,825,970 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.25 lei (ARS $117) | ARS $68 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (ARS $1,446) | ARS $1,092 | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (ARS $455) | ARS $380 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 74% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei (ARS $464) | ARS $367 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 lei (ARS $474) | ARS $767 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75 lei (ARS $1,665) | ARS $1,056 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (ARS $538) | ARS $303 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 lei (ARS $497) | ARS $142 | + 250% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (ARS $364) | ARS $181 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (ARS $155) | ARS $103 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 lei (ARS $266) | ARS $117 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 lei (ARS $581) | ARS $412 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is 54% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 lei (ARS $1,669) | ARS $1,069 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (ARS $895) | ARS $796 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 155 lei (ARS $3,449) | ARS $2,244 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 156 lei (ARS $3,477) | ARS $2,130 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei (ARS $408) | ARS $329 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (ARS $203) | ARS $194 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.39 lei (ARS $120) | ARS $145 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ARS $35,848 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.82 lei (ARS $18) | ARS $7 | + 156% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 lei (ARS $4,501) | ARS $1,785 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (ARS $337) | ARS $182 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 792 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 26% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $104,257 (4,686 lei) in Arad to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $83,000 in Mendoza.
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