- 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 | 27 lei ($7) | $3.00 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei ($4.39) | $3.00 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei ($2.76) | $3.00 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.95 lei ($1.01) | $1.29 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei ($2.46) | $2.40 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.15 lei ($1.32) | $1.10 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei ($3.43) | $6 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.00 lei ($1.03) | $1.70 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.57 lei ($0.66) | $1.00 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.26 lei ($0.83) | $1.50 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei ($7) | $6.00 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6 lei ($1.61) | $2.25 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.29 lei ($0.59) | $0.33 | + 76% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Arad (Romania) is 30% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,525 lei ($391) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 871 lei ($223) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 317 lei ($81) | $40 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,017 lei ($261) | $500 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 550 lei ($141) | $250 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 234 lei ($60) | $50 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31 lei ($8) | $70 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,920 lei ($492) | $600 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 lei ($107) | $300 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei ($12) | $7 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 lei ($4.00) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 4% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 205 lei ($53) | $40 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 139 lei ($36) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 269 lei ($69) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 lei ($88) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Arad (Romania) is 0% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,833 lei ($20,975) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei ($1.37) | $1.40 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 64 lei ($16) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei ($5.22) | - | - | |
| 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) | 22 lei ($5.55) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 63 lei ($16) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25 lei ($6) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 lei ($6) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei ($4.10) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei ($1.79) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei ($3.22) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei ($6) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is 13% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71 lei ($18) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei ($10) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 lei ($12) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 153 lei ($39) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 lei ($4.84) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei ($2.39) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.17 lei ($1.33) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 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 215 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 7% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$1,200
in Zvishavane District
you would need to make just about $1,118
(4,361 lei)
in Arad.
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