Cost of living in Piteşti (Romania) is 68% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States)
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Piteşti (Romania) is 63% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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Piteşti | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 lei ($7) | $16 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei ($3.89) | $10 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 lei ($2.05) | $7 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.22 lei ($1.13) | $1.11 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 lei ($2.14) | $4.02 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.30 lei ($0.93) | $4.76 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei ($3.04) | $4.70 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.36 lei ($0.73) | $3.32 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.30 lei ($0.50) | $1.80 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.23 lei ($0.70) | $2.60 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei ($5.43) | $15 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.44 lei ($1.18) | $2.00 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.67 lei ($0.36) | $1.95 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 83% | |||
Housing in Piteşti (Romania) is 83% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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Piteşti | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,229 lei ($485) | $3,769 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,523 lei ($331) | $2,539 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 390 lei ($85) | $153 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,369 lei ($298) | $2,157 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 914 lei ($199) | $1,507 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 253 lei ($55) | $135 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 lei ($7) | $45 | - 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,762 lei ($383) | $297 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 330 lei ($72) | $151 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 lei ($7) | $14 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei ($5.00) | $25 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Piteşti (Romania) is 24% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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Piteşti | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 261 lei ($57) | $47 | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 131 lei ($28) | $39 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 270 lei ($59) | $92 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 251 lei ($55) | $141 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in Piteşti (Romania) is 65% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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Piteşti | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,982 lei ($19,129) | $26,433 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.20 lei ($1.13) | $1.37 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 74 lei ($16) | $80 | - 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31 lei ($7) | $31 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Piteşti (Romania) is 61% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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Piteşti | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei ($6) | $16 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 84 lei ($18) | $122 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei ($4.35) | $10 | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei ($2.84) | $3.91 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei ($3.20) | $5.93 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.04 lei ($1.10) | $4.50 | - 76% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei ($2.01) | $2.33 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 lei ($3.42) | $25 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Piteşti (Romania) is 53% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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Piteşti | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69 lei ($15) | $54 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 43 lei ($9) | $29 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 166 lei ($36) | $144 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 135 lei ($29) | $109 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei ($4.57) | $17 | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei ($2.03) | $5.42 | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.31 lei ($1.15) | $8 | - 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $427 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.07 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 121 lei ($26) | $41 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei ($3.57) | $9 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 68% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 94 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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