Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 208% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 199% | |||
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| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 199% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (81 lei) | 32 lei | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (45 lei) | 18 lei | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (31 lei) | 9 lei | + 232% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.22 (5.55 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (12 lei) | 10 lei | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 (19 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 342% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (36 lei) | 14 lei | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (15 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 354% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.73 (8 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 242% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.89 (18 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 447% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (69 lei) | 25 lei | + 175% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.44 (16 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 187% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.87 (13 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 679% | |
| Housing | + 424% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 424% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,847 (12,920 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 480% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,036 (9,238 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 507% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $142 (645 lei) | 390 lei | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,283 (10,358 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 656% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,684 (7,639 lei) | 914 lei | + 736% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $110 (500 lei) | 253 lei | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (185 lei) | 32 lei | + 474% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $260 (1,181 lei) | 1,762 lei | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $84 (380 lei) | 330 lei | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (40 lei) | 30 lei | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (124 lei) | 23 lei | + 440% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (214 lei) | 261 lei | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (179 lei) | 131 lei | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (424 lei) | 270 lei | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $129 (586 lei) | 251 lei | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 203% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 203% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,072 (118,302 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (4.58 lei) | 5.20 lei | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (436 lei) | 74 lei | + 490% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (121 lei) | 21 lei | + 485% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (37 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (86 lei) | 28 lei | + 201% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $64 (290 lei) | 84 lei | + 247% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (37 lei) | 20 lei | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.75 (12 lei) | 13 lei | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (29 lei) | 15 lei | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.06 (18 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 266% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (9 lei) | 9 lei | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (144 lei) | 16 lei | + 813% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (181 lei) | 69 lei | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (134 lei) | 43 lei | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $201 (912 lei) | 166 lei | + 449% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (473 lei) | 135 lei | + 252% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (60 lei) | 21 lei | + 187% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.80 (22 lei) | 9 lei | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (31 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 482% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $313 (1,419 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (0.48 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (251 lei) | 121 lei | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (52 lei) | 16 lei | + 218% | |
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TOTAL | + 208% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 224 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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