- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Zimbabwe
- Arad
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arad, Romania compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Arad (Romania) is 11% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 lei ($7) | $3.00 | + 126% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei ($4.52) | $3.00 | + 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei ($2.85) | $3.00 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.95 lei ($1.04) | $1.29 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 lei ($2.60) | $2.40 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.15 lei ($1.36) | $1.10 | + 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei ($3.54) | $6 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.00 lei ($1.06) | $1.70 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.57 lei ($0.68) | $1.00 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.26 lei ($0.86) | $1.50 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei ($8) | $6.00 | + 27% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6 lei ($1.66) | $2.25 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.13 lei ($0.56) | $0.33 | + 69% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Arad (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,525 lei ($403) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 871 lei ($230) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 317 lei ($84) | $40 | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,017 lei ($269) | $500 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 550 lei ($145) | $250 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 234 lei ($62) | $50 | + 24% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31 lei ($8) | $70 | - 88% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,920 lei ($508) | $600 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 lei ($110) | $300 | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei ($12) | $7 | + 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 lei ($4.13) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 5% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 205 lei ($54) | $40 | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 139 lei ($37) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 269 lei ($71) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 lei ($91) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Arad (Romania) is 0% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,833 lei ($21,637) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei ($1.42) | $1.40 | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 64 lei ($17) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei ($5.39) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 6% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei ($5.51) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 lei ($5.73) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 63 lei ($17) | $25 | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25 lei ($7) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 lei ($7) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei ($4.23) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei ($1.84) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei ($3.32) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei ($6) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is 14% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71 lei ($19) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei ($11) | - | - | |
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 ($40) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 lei ($4.99) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei ($2.47) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.17 lei ($1.37) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei ($0.20) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 lei ($53) | $20 | + 167% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei ($3.96) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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
$1,300
in Zvishavane District
you would need to make just about $1,210
(4,578 lei)
in Arad.
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