Cost of Living in Ploiesti
Summary of cost of living in Ploiesti, Romania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,381.8$ (10,491.7lei), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 669.0$ (2,946.8lei), excluding rent.
- Ploiesti is 56.9% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Ploiesti is, on average, 84.7% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 54.00 lei | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 220.00 lei | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 34.00 lei | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 10.00 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 15.00 lei | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 13.67 lei | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.29 lei | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 8.17 lei | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 6.48 lei | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 4.38 lei | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.63 lei | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 14.90 lei | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 17.99 lei | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.68 lei | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 19.50 lei | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.87 lei | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.02 lei | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.76 lei | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.89 lei | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.63 lei | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.74 lei | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.17 lei | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.58 lei | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 25.00 lei | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.58 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.56 lei | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 25.25 lei | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 lei | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 85.00 lei | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.00 lei | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.83 lei | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 29.95 lei | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 6.85 lei | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 122,000.00 lei | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 128,502.37 lei | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 704.62 lei | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 37.36 lei | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 39.00 lei | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 204.75 lei | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 91.67 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) | 423.16 lei | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 226.67 lei | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 377.50 lei | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 438.17 lei | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,056.31 lei | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,377.33 lei | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,871.92 lei | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,944.80 lei | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 959.07 lei | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 607.40 lei | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,418.17 lei | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.25 |
Prices in Ploiesti
This city had 372 entries in the past 12 months by 21 different contributors.
Last update: 22 October 2025
Last update: 22 October 2025
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