Cost of Living in Prahova
Prices in Prahova (First-Level Administrative Unit in Romania)
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Ploiesti - 9 contributors in the past 12 months
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 59.50 lei | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 212.50 lei | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 32.92 lei | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 13.32 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 15.90 lei | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 14.88 lei | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.83 lei | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 10.16 lei | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 7.60 lei | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 5.22 lei | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.27 lei | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 14.98 lei | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 16.15 lei | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 14.06 lei | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 19.78 lei | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.87 lei | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.52 lei | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.86 lei | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.76 lei | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.50 lei | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.63 lei | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.17 lei | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.70 lei | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 28.25 lei | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.58 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.27 lei | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 26.10 lei | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.60 lei | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 88.75 lei | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.00 lei | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.82 lei | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 28.73 lei | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 7.33 lei | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 121,506.12 lei | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 117,696.97 lei | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 689.00 lei | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 37.50 lei | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 45.00 lei | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 207.80 lei | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 81.25 lei | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 30.00 lei | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,900.00 lei | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 27,666.67 lei | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 387.79 lei | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 202.00 lei | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 423.75 lei | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 482.25 lei | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,945.69 lei | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,421.65 lei | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,715.35 lei | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,105.10 lei | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 836.98 lei | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 558.42 lei | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,554.66 lei | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.85 | |
Over the last 12 months, 154 data points were contributed by 32 people of this region.
Last update: 16 January 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
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