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Cost of living in Ploieşti, Romania compared to Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ploieşti (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 lei (€7) | €12 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 lei (€3.77) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (€2.22) | €2.99 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.50 lei (€0.97) | €0.82 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (€1.83) | €1.97 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.00 lei (€0.86) | €1.48 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 lei (€2.13) | €6 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.43 lei (€0.74) | €1.55 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.75 lei (€0.38) | €1.22 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.92 lei (€0.63) | €0.87 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 lei (€4.83) | €4.90 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.33 lei (€1.14) | €1.44 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.50 lei (€0.32) | €0.69 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Ploieşti (Romania) is 48% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,700 lei (€365) | €656 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,605 lei (€344) | €517 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 430 lei (€92) | €126 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,645 lei (€353) | €498 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 967 lei (€208) | €378 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 200 lei (€43) | €88 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25 lei (€5.37) | €36 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,602 lei (€344) | €463 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 349 lei (€75) | €68 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (€7) | €7 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 lei (€2.82) | €10 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Ploieşti (Romania) is 12% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 205 lei (€44) | €83 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 154 lei (€33) | €32 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 371 lei (€80) | €78 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 359 lei (€77) | €83 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Ploieşti (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,517 lei (€16,638) | €21,762 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.70 lei (€1.22) | €1.19 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 81 lei (€17) | €40 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16 lei (€3.50) | €14 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Ploieşti (Romania) is 7% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 lei (€9) | €5.59 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (€7) | €3.98 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 123 lei (€27) | €60 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 lei (€6) | €4.92 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 lei (€5.77) | €2.11 | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (€3.99) | €3.13 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (€1.58) | €1.39 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (€1.93) | €1.79 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 lei (€3.49) | €10 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Ploieşti (Romania) is 9% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 lei (€17) | €25 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36 lei (€8) | €12 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 lei (€17) | €49 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 154 lei (€33) | €40 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (€4.58) | €7 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (€1.66) | €1.77 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 lei (€1.29) | €3.22 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,000 lei (€859) | €526 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.58 lei (€0.34) | €0.15 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 180 lei (€39) | €41 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (€3.35) | €4.89 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 274 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ploieşti (Romania) is 29% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,900
in Zaragoza
you would need to make just about €1,348
(6,279 lei)
in Ploieşti.
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