Cost of living in Pitesti is 35% higher than in Bender (without rent).
Rent in Pitesti is 54% more expensive than in Bender.
Cost of living including rent in Pitesti is 44% higher than in Bender.
Food in Pitesti is 37% more expensive than in Bender.
Transport in Pitesti is 51% more expensive than in Bender.
| Pitesti | Bender | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Pitesti | Bender | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.01 $ | 7.48 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 44.6 $ | 17 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.89 $ | 6.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.26 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.78 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.95 $ | 1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.67 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.08 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.4 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.46 $ | 4.01 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.61 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.98 $ | 4.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.62 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.85 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.56 $ | 2.87 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.56 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.9 $ | 7.09 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.52 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.84 $ | 3.74 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18.8 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.91 $ | 5.89 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.29 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.12 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.08 $ | 2 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
70.8 $ | 143 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 221 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.6 $ | 7.96 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 242 $ | 84.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 280 $ | 216 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 500 $ | 129 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 666 $ | 303 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,613 $ | 834 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,119 $ | 587 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 764 $ | 214 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.78 % | 12 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.1 $ | 22.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.69 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Haircut | 2.81 $ | 4.17 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.9 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 55.9 $ | 11.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 360 $ | 374 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,450 $ | 4,720 $ |