Cost of living in Luoyang, China vs Ploieşti, Romania
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Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Luoyang (China) is 26% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23元 (14 lei) | 30 lei | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (20 lei) | 18 lei | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31元 (19 lei) | 11 lei | + 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (9 lei) | 4.70 lei | + 91% | |
12 eggs, large | 15元 (9 lei) | 9 lei | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (5.67 lei) | 4.29 lei | + 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 70元 (44 lei) | 10 lei | + 321% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11元 (7 lei) | 3.33 lei | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00元 (3.15 lei) | 2.10 lei | + 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.25元 (2.68 lei) | 2.86 lei | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 74元 (47 lei) | 24 lei | + 99% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6.00元 (3.78 lei) | 5.55 lei | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9元 (5.46 lei) | 1.58 lei | + 246% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Luoyang (China) is 26% cheaper than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000元 (1,259 lei) | 1,719 lei | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,400元 (881 lei) | 1,312 lei | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 284元 (179 lei) | 475 lei | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,333元 (839 lei) | 1,263 lei | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 850元 (535 lei) | 1,023 lei | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 217元 (136 lei) | 188 lei | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 62元 (39 lei) | 25 lei | + 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,500元 (2,203 lei) | 1,441 lei | + 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 290元 (183 lei) | 412 lei | - 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (20 lei) | 38 lei | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33元 (21 lei) | 14 lei | + 48% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Luoyang (China) is 22% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 564元 (355 lei) | 239 lei | + 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 340元 (214 lei) | 172 lei | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 538元 (338 lei) | 372 lei | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 467元 (294 lei) | 340 lei | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Luoyang (China) is 22% cheaper than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 77,593 lei | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (4.41 lei) | 5.68 lei | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 60元 (38 lei) | 84 lei | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 17 lei | - | |
Personal Care | + 61% | |||
Personal Care in Luoyang (China) is 61% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 112元 (70 lei) | 36 lei | + 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30元 (19 lei) | 37 lei | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100元 (63 lei) | 157 lei | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80元 (50 lei) | 29 lei | + 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79元 (50 lei) | 13 lei | + 275% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41元 (26 lei) | 19 lei | + 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (7 lei) | 6 lei | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18元 (12 lei) | 9 lei | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31元 (20 lei) | 20 lei | - 1% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Luoyang (China) is about the same as in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122元 (77 lei) | 84 lei | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (50 lei) | 40 lei | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 117 lei | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300元 (189 lei) | 124 lei | + 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42元 (26 lei) | 20 lei | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (24 lei) | 9 lei | + 181% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12元 (8 lei) | 7 lei | + 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 4,000 lei | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.50 lei | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 150元 (94 lei) | 151 lei | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8元 (5.04 lei) | 16 lei | - 69% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 4,725 lei (7,507元) in Luoyang to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,700 lei in Ploieşti.
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