Cost of living in Craiova (Romania) is 23% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine)
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Food | + 53% | |||
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Food in Craiova (Romania) is 53% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 lei (203₴) | 108₴ | + 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 lei (143₴) | 159₴ | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (103₴) | 48₴ | + 114% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.25 lei (45₴) | 21₴ | + 114% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 lei (106₴) | 36₴ | + 193% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (51₴) | 47₴ | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (109₴) | 180₴ | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.84 lei (33₴) | 24₴ | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.74 lei (23₴) | 9₴ | + 154% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.34 lei (28₴) | 31₴ | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (234₴) | 161₴ | + 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.55 lei (47₴) | 25₴ | + 91% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.20 lei (19₴) | 13₴ | + 49% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Craiova (Romania) is about the same as in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,837 lei (15,580₴) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,214 lei (10,294₴) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 453 lei (3,844₴) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,087 lei (9,222₴) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 780 lei (6,614₴) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 281 lei (2,385₴) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (396₴) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,828 lei (15,503₴) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 315 lei (2,673₴) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 lei (356₴) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 lei (177₴) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Craiova (Romania) is 26% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 257 lei (2,178₴) | 736₴ | + 196% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 lei (1,206₴) | 1,257₴ | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 286 lei (2,426₴) | 1,435₴ | + 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 lei (2,913₴) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Craiova (Romania) is 11% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (51₴) | 25₴ | + 106% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 68 lei (576₴) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 19 lei (164₴) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Craiova (Romania) is about the same as in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 lei (321₴) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (246₴) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 lei (606₴) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (190₴) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (105₴) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (130₴) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.68 lei (48₴) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (76₴) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei (206₴) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Craiova (Romania) is about the same as in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 lei (578₴) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei (347₴) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 122 lei (1,033₴) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 lei (1,067₴) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (135₴) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (69₴) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (56₴) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,180 lei (26,975₴) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 117 lei (988₴) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (160₴) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 23% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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