- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Zimbabwe
- Arad
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arad, Romania compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arad (Romania) is 9% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei ($7) | $3.00 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei ($4.24) | $3.00 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei ($2.71) | $3.00 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.88 lei ($0.99) | $1.29 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei ($2.37) | $2.40 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.35 lei ($1.37) | $1.10 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei ($3.33) | $6 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.43 lei ($1.13) | $1.70 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.36 lei ($0.60) | $1.00 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.15 lei ($0.80) | $1.50 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei ($7) | $6.00 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6 lei ($1.62) | $2.25 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.17 lei ($0.55) | $0.33 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Arad (Romania) is 3% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,491 lei ($381) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 850 lei ($218) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 343 lei ($88) | $30 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 943 lei ($241) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 525 lei ($134) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 234 lei ($60) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31 lei ($8) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,900 lei ($486) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 lei ($107) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei ($12) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 lei ($4.05) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Arad (Romania) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 226 lei ($58) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 137 lei ($35) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 264 lei ($68) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333 lei ($85) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Arad (Romania) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,682 lei ($20,133) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei ($1.37) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei ($17) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei ($5.19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei ($5.35) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 lei ($4.83) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 68 lei ($17) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25 lei ($6) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 lei ($5.60) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei ($3.96) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei ($2.01) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei ($2.90) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 lei ($4.65) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is 13% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 lei ($19) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39 lei ($10) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 lei ($10) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 145 lei ($37) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei ($4.52) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei ($2.46) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.06 lei ($1.30) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 755 lei ($193) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei ($0.19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 lei ($52) | $20 | + 159% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei ($3.84) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 179 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 7% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $1,284
(5,016 lei)
in Arad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$1,200
in Zvishavane District.
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