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Cost of living in Ploieşti, Romania compared to Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ploieşti (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 lei (€7) | €10 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 lei (€3.78) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (€2.28) | €3.46 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.50 lei (€0.97) | €0.79 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei (€2.07) | €2.16 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.00 lei (€0.86) | €1.61 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 lei (€2.00) | €4.80 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.33 lei (€0.72) | €1.83 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.07 lei (€0.45) | €1.72 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.70 lei (€0.58) | €1.03 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 lei (€4.73) | €6.00 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.33 lei (€1.15) | €1.51 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.60 lei (€0.34) | €0.82 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Ploieşti (Romania) is 54% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,740 lei (€374) | €940 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,484 lei (€319) | €690 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 412 lei (€89) | €170 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,756 lei (€378) | €500 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 959 lei (€206) | €369 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 166 lei (€36) | €85 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (€7) | €33 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,602 lei (€345) | €552 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 349 lei (€75) | €68 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 lei (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 lei (€2.87) | €10 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Ploieşti (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 205 lei (€44) | €91 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 143 lei (€31) | €30 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 375 lei (€81) | €79 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 324 lei (€70) | €74 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Ploieşti (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,038 lei (€17,226) | €21,300 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.67 lei (€1.22) | €1.47 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 74 lei (€16) | €43 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17 lei (€3.55) | €14 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Ploieşti (Romania) is 3% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 lei (€9) | €5.11 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (€7) | €3.98 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 110 lei (€24) | €60 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 lei (€6) | €4.78 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 lei (€5.79) | €2.11 | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (€4.04) | €3.08 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (€1.75) | €1.39 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (€2.69) | €1.93 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 lei (€3.24) | €10 | - 68% | |
| 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 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 lei (€14) | €49 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 165 lei (€35) | €36 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (€4.59) | €6 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (€1.64) | €1.58 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 lei (€1.29) | €2.75 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,000 lei (€861) | €526 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.58 lei (€0.34) | €0.12 | + 184% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 180 lei (€39) | €42 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (€3.36) | €4.80 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 241 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ploieşti (Romania) is 34% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,700
in Zaragoza
you would need to make just about €1,795
(8,338 lei)
in Ploieşti.
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