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Cost of living in Piteşti, Romania compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Piteşti (Romania) is 56% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 lei (€4.36) | €15 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15 lei (€3.23) | €7 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 lei (€1.99) | €3.83 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.75 lei (€1.02) | €1.22 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 lei (€1.88) | €1.95 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.28 lei (€0.92) | €2.09 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 lei (€2.42) | €4.33 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.17 lei (€0.68) | €2.29 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.08 lei (€0.45) | €1.75 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.66 lei (€0.57) | €0.70 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 lei (€4.38) | €4.50 | - 3% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.60 lei (€1.20) | €2.50 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.30 lei (€0.28) | €0.87 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Piteşti (Romania) is 78% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,433 lei (€308) | €1,291 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,088 lei (€234) | €1,113 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 326 lei (€70) | €225 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,051 lei (€226) | €1,700 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 700 lei (€151) | €1,070 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 265 lei (€57) | €70 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (€6) | €31 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,667 lei (€358) | €450 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 283 lei (€61) | €85 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 lei (€5.59) | €10 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 lei (€2.73) | €15 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Piteşti (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 220 lei (€47) | €85 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 126 lei (€27) | €37 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 239 lei (€51) | €119 | - 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 224 lei (€48) | €104 | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Piteşti (Romania) is 75% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,820 lei (€19,527) | €24,992 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.26 lei (€1.13) | €1.68 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (€14) | €151 | - 91% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 19 lei (€4.13) | €23 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Piteşti (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (€5.38) | €5.00 | + 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 lei (€5.32) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 77 lei (€16) | €24 | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 23 lei (€5.01) | €3.23 | + 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (€2.64) | €2.23 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (€3.33) | €1.90 | + 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.85 lei (€1.04) | €0.90 | + 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 lei (€1.72) | €1.75 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 lei (€3.01) | €25 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Piteşti (Romania) is 58% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62 lei (€13) | €41 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (€9) | €21 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 140 lei (€30) | €49 | - 39% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 lei (€28) | €90 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (€3.23) | €8 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei (€1.40) | €3.00 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.14 lei (€1.11) | €3.71 | - 70% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,600 lei (€344) | €579 | - 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 lei (€0.10) | €0.30 | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 lei (€21) | €20 | + 6% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (€3.23) | €7 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 68% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Piteşti (Romania) is 68% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,600
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,165
(5,420 lei)
in Piteşti.
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