Cost of living in Ploiesti is 48% lower than in Waterford (without rent).
Rent in Ploiesti is 73% cheaper than in Waterford.
Cost of living including rent in Ploiesti is 64% lower than in Waterford.
Food in Ploiesti is 50% cheaper than in Waterford.
Transport in Ploiesti is 60% cheaper than in Waterford.
| Ploiesti | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ploiesti | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.24 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 36.3 $ | 84 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.98 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.92 $ | 6.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.18 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.72 $ | 2.1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.66 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.85 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.95 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.37 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.89 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.39 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.47 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.8 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.94 $ | 17.4 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.56 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.1 $ | 83.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.42 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.99 $ | 15 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.8 $ | 65.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.33 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.81 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.31 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.43 $ | 2.89 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
83 $ | 131 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
126 $ | 199 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.07 $ | 48.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 277 $ | 1,202 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 559 $ | 2,113 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 385 $ | 1,506 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 592 $ | 2,600 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,860 $ | 3,831 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,672 $ | 2,755 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 979 $ | 3,165 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.59 % | 4.3 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.9 $ | 47.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.52 $ | 13 $ |
| Haircut | 3.64 $ | 16.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.4 $ | 91.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 71 $ | 82.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 406 $ | 1,019 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,437 $ | 7,809 $ |