Cost of living in Valencia (Spain) is 86% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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Food | + 98% | |||
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Food in Valencia (Spain) is 98% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Valencia | Piteşti | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (73 lei) | 32 lei | + 130% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (44 lei) | 18 lei | + 145% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.57 (17 lei) | 9 lei | + 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 (4.55 lei) | 5.22 lei | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.25 (11 lei) | 10 lei | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.84 (9 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 110% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.58 (27 lei) | 14 lei | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.92 (9 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 179% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 (7 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 213% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.75 (3.69 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (33 lei) | 25 lei | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (10 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (4.68 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 180% | |
Housing | + 148% | |||
Housing in Valencia (Spain) is 148% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,218 (5,964 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 168% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €719 (3,523 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 131% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (601 lei) | 390 lei | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €795 (3,895 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 184% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €541 (2,651 lei) | 914 lei | + 190% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (545 lei) | 253 lei | + 115% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (128 lei) | 32 lei | + 296% | |
40” flat screen tv | €342 (1,676 lei) | 1,762 lei | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (481 lei) | 330 lei | + 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (34 lei) | 30 lei | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (52 lei) | 23 lei | + 125% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Valencia (Spain) is 27% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (385 lei) | 261 lei | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (142 lei) | 131 lei | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (352 lei) | 270 lei | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (421 lei) | 251 lei | + 67% | |
Transportation | + 88% | |||
Transportation in Valencia (Spain) is 88% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,194 (118,460 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (9 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (172 lei) | 74 lei | + 132% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (86 lei) | 21 lei | + 318% | |
Personal Care | + 59% | |||
Personal Care in Valencia (Spain) is 59% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Valencia | Piteşti | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (38 lei) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (34 lei) | 28 lei | + 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (324 lei) | 84 lei | + 287% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.61 (23 lei) | 20 lei | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.84 (14 lei) | 13 lei | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.76 (18 lei) | 15 lei | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (7 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (12 lei) | 9 lei | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (101 lei) | 16 lei | + 540% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Valencia (Spain) is 43% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Valencia | Piteşti | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (144 lei) | 69 lei | + 110% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (82 lei) | 43 lei | + 90% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (274 lei) | 166 lei | + 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (218 lei) | 135 lei | + 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (46 lei) | 21 lei | + 118% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.76 (13 lei) | 9 lei | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.89 (19 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 259% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €573 (2,805 lei) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (0.74 lei) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (204 lei) | 121 lei | + 69% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (25 lei) | 16 lei | + 55% | |
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TOTAL | + 86% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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