Cost of living in Piteşti (Romania) is 34% cheaper than in Sorocaba (Brazil)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Piteşti (Romania) is 33% cheaper than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Piteşti | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 lei (R$ 33) | R$ 38 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (R$ 19) | R$ 37 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 lei (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.22 lei (R$ 5.45) | R$ 5.78 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.30 lei (R$ 4.49) | R$ 8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (R$ 15) | R$ 31 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.36 lei (R$ 3.51) | R$ 9 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.30 lei (R$ 2.40) | R$ 6 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.23 lei (R$ 3.38) | R$ 5.63 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (R$ 26) | R$ 36 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.44 lei (R$ 5.68) | R$ 9 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.67 lei (R$ 1.75) | R$ 3.82 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Piteşti (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Piteşti | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,229 lei (R$ 2,330) | R$ 3,669 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,523 lei (R$ 1,592) | R$ 2,149 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 390 lei (R$ 408) | R$ 525 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,369 lei (R$ 1,431) | R$ 2,305 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 914 lei (R$ 955) | R$ 1,224 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 253 lei (R$ 264) | R$ 612 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 lei (R$ 34) | R$ 84 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,762 lei (R$ 1,841) | R$ 1,895 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 330 lei (R$ 345) | R$ 644 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 lei (R$ 31) | R$ 30 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (R$ 24) | R$ 19 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Piteşti (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Piteşti | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 261 lei (R$ 273) | R$ 205 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 131 lei (R$ 137) | R$ 182 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 270 lei (R$ 282) | R$ 357 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 251 lei (R$ 263) | R$ 282 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Piteşti (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Piteşti | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,982 lei (R$ 91,955) | R$ 121,735 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.20 lei (R$ 5.44) | R$ 5.21 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 74 lei (R$ 77) | R$ 254 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 45 lei (R$ 47) | R$ 41 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Piteşti (Romania) is 30% cheaper than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Piteşti | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (R$ 30) | R$ 46 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 84 lei (R$ 88) | R$ 234 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (R$ 21) | R$ 30 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (R$ 14) | R$ 14 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (R$ 15) | R$ 23 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.04 lei (R$ 5.27) | R$ 9 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (R$ 10) | R$ 4.51 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 lei (R$ 16) | R$ 54 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Piteşti (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Sorocaba (Brazil) | ||||
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| Piteşti | Sorocaba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69 lei (R$ 72) | R$ 91 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 43 lei (R$ 45) | R$ 70 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 166 lei (R$ 174) | R$ 112 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 135 lei (R$ 141) | R$ 191 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (R$ 10) | R$ 14 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.31 lei (R$ 5.55) | R$ 8 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,478 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 121 lei (R$ 126) | R$ 146 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 38% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 306 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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