Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Bacău (Romania)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is about the same as in Bacău (Romania) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (97 lei) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (48 lei) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.47 (25 lei) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.82 (3.79 lei) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $5.35 (25 lei) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.70 (17 lei) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (29 lei) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.72 (22 lei) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (10 lei) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.68 (12 lei) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (82 lei) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.68 (12 lei) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.43 (11 lei) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is about the same as in Bacău (Romania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,798 (12,869 lei) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,973 (9,074 lei) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $264 (1,213 lei) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,842 (8,473 lei) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,542 (7,093 lei) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $137 (629 lei) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 (321 lei) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $259 (1,191 lei) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (629 lei) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (73 lei) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (160 lei) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is about the same as in Bacău (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (252 lei) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (183 lei) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (458 lei) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $134 (618 lei) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Bacău (Romania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,058 (133,646 lei) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.22 (5.63 lei) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (310 lei) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (71 lei) | 33 lei | + 116% | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is about the same as in Bacău (Romania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (29 lei) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (129 lei) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 (489 lei) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (31 lei) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.92 (23 lei) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.95 (23 lei) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.35 (20 lei) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.28 (10 lei) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (113 lei) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is about the same as in Bacău (Romania) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (220 lei) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (114 lei) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $365 (1,678 lei) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (364 lei) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (61 lei) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.33 (25 lei) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (27 lei) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $534 (2,455 lei) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (1.06 lei) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (149 lei) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (46 lei) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 5% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 263 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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