Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Ploieşti, Romania
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| Food | + 145% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 145% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (56 lei) | 30 lei | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (38 lei) | 18 lei | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.37 (17 lei) | 11 lei | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (4.69 lei) | 4.70 lei | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.30 (17 lei) | 9 lei | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.86 (15 lei) | 4.29 lei | + 259% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (24 lei) | 10 lei | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.49 (14 lei) | 3.33 lei | + 327% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.12 (10 lei) | 2.10 lei | + 371% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.49 (17 lei) | 2.86 lei | + 510% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (54 lei) | 24 lei | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.82 (9 lei) | 5.55 lei | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.64 (8 lei) | 1.58 lei | + 431% | |
| Housing | + 313% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 313% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,943 (9,345 lei) | 1,719 lei | + 444% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,147 (6,818 lei) | 1,312 lei | + 420% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$249 (790 lei) | 475 lei | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,822 (5,785 lei) | 1,263 lei | + 358% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,417 (4,501 lei) | 1,023 lei | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$157 (498 lei) | 188 lei | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$46 (147 lei) | 25 lei | + 488% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$374 (1,189 lei) | 1,441 lei | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 (672 lei) | 412 lei | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$9 (29 lei) | 38 lei | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (89 lei) | 14 lei | + 528% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 16% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (319 lei) | 239 lei | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$59 (188 lei) | 172 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$129 (410 lei) | 372 lei | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 (416 lei) | 340 lei | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 180% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 180% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,303 (86,702 lei) | 77,593 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.38 (4.38 lei) | 5.68 lei | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 (508 lei) | 84 lei | + 502% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (67 lei) | 17 lei | + 289% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 20% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (25 lei) | 36 lei | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (60 lei) | 37 lei | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$61 (192 lei) | 157 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (22 lei) | 29 lei | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.57 (15 lei) | 13 lei | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.32 (17 lei) | 19 lei | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.66 (8 lei) | 6 lei | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$34 (107 lei) | 20 lei | + 442% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 44% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (161 lei) | 84 lei | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (123 lei) | 40 lei | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$226 (719 lei) | 117 lei | + 512% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$80 (255 lei) | 124 lei | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (49 lei) | 20 lei | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.43 (14 lei) | 9 lei | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (31 lei) | 7 lei | + 376% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 (2,013 lei) | 4,000 lei | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (0.78 lei) | 1.50 lei | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (227 lei) | 151 lei | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (106 lei) | 16 lei | + 550% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 912 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 141% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania)
For example, you would need at least 12,030 lei (AU$3,788) in Melbourne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,000 lei in Ploieşti.
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