Cost of living in Genoa (Italy) is 110% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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Food | + 128% | |||
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Food in Genoa (Italy) is 128% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Genoa | Piteşti | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (74 lei) | 32 lei | + 130% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (40 lei) | 18 lei | + 124% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.29 (26 lei) | 9 lei | + 175% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.69 (8 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 58% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.98 (20 lei) | 10 lei | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (11 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 150% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (30 lei) | 14 lei | + 117% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (9 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 170% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.16 (5.70 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 148% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (6 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 92% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (33 lei) | 25 lei | + 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 (10 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 92% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (7 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 311% | |
Housing | + 133% | |||
Housing in Genoa (Italy) is 133% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,035 (5,072 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 128% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €804 (3,938 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 159% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (811 lei) | 390 lei | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (3,677 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 169% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €452 (2,213 lei) | 914 lei | + 142% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €189 (926 lei) | 253 lei | + 266% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (92 lei) | 32 lei | + 184% | |
40” flat screen tv | €298 (1,461 lei) | 1,762 lei | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (612 lei) | 330 lei | + 85% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.36 (16 lei) | 30 lei | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (57 lei) | 23 lei | + 147% | |
Clothes | + 69% | |||
Clothes in Genoa (Italy) is 69% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (353 lei) | 261 lei | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (207 lei) | 131 lei | + 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (474 lei) | 270 lei | + 76% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €165 (809 lei) | 251 lei | + 222% | |
Transportation | + 122% | |||
Transportation in Genoa (Italy) is 122% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,539 (115,345 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (8 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (251 lei) | 74 lei | + 240% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (85 lei) | 21 lei | + 312% | |
Personal Care | + 99% | |||
Personal Care in Genoa (Italy) is 99% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Genoa | Piteşti | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (39 lei) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (55 lei) | 28 lei | + 95% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €103 (503 lei) | 84 lei | + 500% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (21 lei) | 20 lei | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.66 (18 lei) | 13 lei | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.17 (16 lei) | 15 lei | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 (9 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 87% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (89 lei) | 16 lei | + 467% | |
Entertainment | + 73% | |||
Entertainment in Genoa (Italy) is 73% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Genoa | Piteşti | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (206 lei) | 69 lei | + 200% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (81 lei) | 43 lei | + 87% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (295 lei) | 166 lei | + 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (372 lei) | 135 lei | + 177% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (40 lei) | 21 lei | + 89% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.70 (8 lei) | 9 lei | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (25 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 375% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €480 (2,353 lei) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (0.82 lei) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (280 lei) | 121 lei | + 132% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (26 lei) | 16 lei | + 58% | |
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TOTAL | + 110% |

These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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