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Cost of living in Ploieşti, Romania compared to Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ploieşti (Romania) is 34% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (€7) | €10 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 lei (€4.37) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 lei (€1.96) | €3.46 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.95 lei (€1.08) | €0.84 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 lei (€1.77) | €2.16 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.37 lei (€0.74) | €1.61 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 lei (€2.28) | €4.80 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.42 lei (€0.75) | €1.83 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.61 lei (€0.57) | €1.72 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.31 lei (€0.73) | €1.03 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 lei (€4.77) | €6.00 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.43 lei (€1.19) | €1.39 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.70 lei (€0.37) | €0.82 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Ploieşti (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,830 lei (€620) | €940 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,882 lei (€413) | €690 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 419 lei (€92) | €170 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,264 lei (€496) | €500 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,167 lei (€256) | €369 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 207 lei (€45) | €85 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 22 lei (€4.76) | €33 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,912 lei (€419) | €580 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 327 lei (€72) | €61 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 lei (€6) | €7 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 lei (€2.97) | €10 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Ploieşti (Romania) is 2% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 203 lei (€45) | €91 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 174 lei (€38) | €30 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 383 lei (€84) | €79 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 347 lei (€76) | €74 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Ploieşti (Romania) is 49% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,837 lei (€15,528) | €21,300 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.53 lei (€1.21) | €1.47 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 57 lei (€12) | €43 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16 lei (€3.52) | €14 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Ploieşti (Romania) is 5% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 lei (€9) | €6 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (€7) | €4.98 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 lei (€22) | €65 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 lei (€6) | €5.46 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 lei (€5.89) | €2.12 | + 178% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (€4.12) | €3.09 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (€1.78) | €1.32 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (€2.74) | €2.00 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 lei (€3.30) | €10 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Ploieşti (Romania) is 7% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (€17) | €27 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36 lei (€8) | €14 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 lei (€14) | €51 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 165 lei (€36) | €36 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (€4.68) | €6 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (€1.67) | €1.58 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 lei (€1.32) | €2.75 | - 52% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 800 lei (€175) | €160 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.58 lei (€0.35) | €0.12 | + 189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 180 lei (€39) | €42 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (€3.20) | €4.80 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 157 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ploieşti (Romania) is 30% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,900
in Zaragoza
you would need to make just about €2,019
(9,211 lei)
in Ploieşti.
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