- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Zimbabwe
- Arad
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arad, Romania compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arad (Romania) is 5% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 lei ($6) | $3.00 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei ($4.28) | $3.00 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei ($2.70) | $3.00 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.95 lei ($0.99) | $1.29 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei ($2.46) | $2.40 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.15 lei ($1.29) | $1.10 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei ($3.35) | $6 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.00 lei ($1.00) | $1.70 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.57 lei ($0.64) | $1.00 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.26 lei ($0.82) | $1.50 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei ($7) | $6.00 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6 lei ($1.57) | $2.25 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.13 lei ($0.53) | $0.33 | + 60% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Arad (Romania) is 33% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,525 lei ($382) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 871 lei ($218) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 317 lei ($79) | $40 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,017 lei ($254) | $500 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 550 lei ($138) | $250 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 234 lei ($59) | $50 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31 lei ($8) | $70 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,920 lei ($480) | $600 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 lei ($104) | $300 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei ($12) | $7 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 lei ($3.91) | - | - | |
| 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 ($51) | $40 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 139 lei ($35) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 269 lei ($67) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 lei ($86) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Arad (Romania) is 1% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,833 lei ($20,478) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei ($1.34) | $1.40 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 64 lei ($16) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei ($5.10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 7% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei ($5.22) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 lei ($5.42) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 63 lei ($16) | $25 | - 37% | |
| 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 ($4.00) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei ($1.75) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei ($3.15) | - | - | |
| 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 ($11) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 153 lei ($38) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 lei ($4.73) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei ($2.33) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.17 lei ($1.29) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei ($0.18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 lei ($51) | $20 | + 153% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei ($3.75) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 136 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
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Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 9% 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 $1,096
(4,379 lei)
in Arad.
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