Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 138% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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Food | + 150% | |||
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Food in Vienna (Austria) is 150% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Vienna | Piteşti | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (72 lei) | 32 lei | + 126% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (45 lei) | 18 lei | + 149% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.70 (28 lei) | 9 lei | + 198% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (6 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.54 (27 lei) | 10 lei | + 177% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.07 (15 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 251% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.96 (29 lei) | 14 lei | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (11 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 229% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (9 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 300% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (5.10 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (31 lei) | 25 lei | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.11 (10 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 91% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.64 (8 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 382% | |
Housing | + 267% | |||
Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 267% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,827 (8,986 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 303% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,029 (5,061 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 232% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €616 (3,030 lei) | 390 lei | + 677% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €850 (4,182 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 205% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (3,444 lei) | 914 lei | + 277% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (401 lei) | 253 lei | + 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (152 lei) | 32 lei | + 370% | |
40” flat screen tv | €346 (1,701 lei) | 1,762 lei | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (523 lei) | 330 lei | + 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (57 lei) | 30 lei | + 92% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (73 lei) | 23 lei | + 217% | |
Clothes | + 57% | |||
Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 57% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (484 lei) | 261 lei | + 86% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (165 lei) | 131 lei | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (449 lei) | 270 lei | + 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (605 lei) | 251 lei | + 141% | |
Transportation | + 119% | |||
Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 119% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (120,603 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (9 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (232 lei) | 74 lei | + 213% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (83 lei) | 21 lei | + 302% | |
Personal Care | + 104% | |||
Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 104% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (42 lei) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (38 lei) | 28 lei | + 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €131 (646 lei) | 84 lei | + 670% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.27 (26 lei) | 20 lei | + 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (15 lei) | 13 lei | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.13 (15 lei) | 15 lei | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.65 (8 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (9 lei) | 9 lei | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (109 lei) | 16 lei | + 591% | |
Entertainment | + 66% | |||
Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 66% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Vienna | Piteşti | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (211 lei) | 69 lei | + 208% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (108 lei) | 43 lei | + 150% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (500 lei) | 166 lei | + 201% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (312 lei) | 135 lei | + 132% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (53 lei) | 21 lei | + 155% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (20 lei) | 9 lei | + 111% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (20 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 271% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €489 (2,407 lei) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.35 lei) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (152 lei) | 121 lei | + 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (29 lei) | 16 lei | + 75% | |
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TOTAL | + 138% |

These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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