Cost of living in Quilmes, Argentina vs Ploieşti, Romania
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quilmes (Argentina) is 12% cheaper than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $584 (26 lei) | 30 lei | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $415 (18 lei) | 18 lei | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $155 (7 lei) | 11 lei | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $64 (2.86 lei) | 4.70 lei | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $133 (5.91 lei) | 9 lei | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $85 (3.78 lei) | 4.29 lei | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $253 (11 lei) | 10 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $108 (4.80 lei) | 3.33 lei | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $40 (1.78 lei) | 2.10 lei | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $59 (2.61 lei) | 2.86 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $312 (14 lei) | 24 lei | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $140 (6 lei) | 5.55 lei | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $50 (2.20 lei) | 1.58 lei | + 39% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Quilmes (Argentina) is 29% cheaper than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $28,191 (1,252 lei) | 1,719 lei | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $17,464 (775 lei) | 1,312 lei | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,404 (196 lei) | 475 lei | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $17,740 (788 lei) | 1,263 lei | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,305 (724 lei) | 1,023 lei | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,594 (160 lei) | 188 lei | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,073 (48 lei) | 25 lei | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $12,109 (538 lei) | 1,441 lei | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,469 (198 lei) | 412 lei | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $285 (13 lei) | 38 lei | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $200 (9 lei) | 14 lei | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Quilmes (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,244 (100 lei) | 239 lei | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,394 (62 lei) | 172 lei | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $5,749 (255 lei) | 372 lei | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,564 (203 lei) | 340 lei | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Quilmes (Argentina) is 46% cheaper than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $517,048 (22,954 lei) | 77,593 lei | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $55 (2.43 lei) | 5.68 lei | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,659 (74 lei) | 84 lei | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $216 (10 lei) | 17 lei | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Quilmes (Argentina) is 60% cheaper than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $180 (8 lei) | 36 lei | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $298 (13 lei) | 37 lei | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,228 (55 lei) | 157 lei | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $214 (10 lei) | 29 lei | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $120 (5.33 lei) | 13 lei | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $187 (8 lei) | 19 lei | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $92 (4.07 lei) | 6 lei | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $67 (2.99 lei) | 9 lei | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $477 (21 lei) | 20 lei | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Quilmes (Argentina) is 59% cheaper than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $953 (42 lei) | 84 lei | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $392 (17 lei) | 40 lei | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,949 (87 lei) | 117 lei | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,249 (55 lei) | 124 lei | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $225 (10 lei) | 20 lei | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $107 (4.77 lei) | 9 lei | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $105 (4.66 lei) | 7 lei | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $47,720 (2,119 lei) | 4,000 lei | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (0.31 lei) | 1.50 lei | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,289 (57 lei) | 151 lei | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $115 (5.11 lei) | 16 lei | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 369 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Quilmes (Argentina) is 41% cheaper than in Ploieşti (Romania)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 5,500 lei in Ploieşti you would need to make just about 3,225 lei (ARS $72,636) in Quilmes.
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