Cost of living
Alba Iulia compared to Bistrita
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Overview comparison
Alba IuliaBistrita
Consumer prices in Alba Iulia are roughly 54% higher than in Bistrita.
Cost of living
| Item | Alba Iulia | Bistrita |
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| Total with rent one person | 487 | 728 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,873 | 1,356 |
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| Without rent one person | 430 | 423 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,389 | 1,201 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 252.09 | 224.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 332.34 | 395.73 |
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| Food person | 306 | 312 |
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| Food family | 752 | 891 |
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| Transport person | 23.6 | 24.56 |
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| Transport family | 66.82 | 75.95 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.94 years | 84.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Alba Iulia | Bistrita |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.47 | 6.51 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.13 | 45.01 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.06 | 6 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 | 1.6 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.2 | 1.7 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.62 | 1.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Alba Iulia | Bistrita |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 200.09 | 171.56 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 96.72 | 165.47 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 308.53 | 339.02 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 178.62 | 396.28 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 76.76 | 104.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 113.74 | 132.23 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.9 | 6.21 |
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Transportation
| Item | Alba Iulia | Bistrita |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.44 | 6.88 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,031 | 1,390 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,706 | 967 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.74 | 0.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.71% | 25.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.59 | 5.32 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.34 | 1.48 |
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Groceries
| Item | Alba Iulia | Bistrita |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 | 1.3 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.96 | 1.26 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.29 | 2.45 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.73 | 6.23 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.98 | 6.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.25 | 12.56 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.06 | 1.64 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 | 0.41 |
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Other
| Item | Alba Iulia | Bistrita |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43 | 38.18 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.39 | 4.99 |
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| Doctors visit | 29.48 | 24.71 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.21 | 4.59 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.68 | 38.06 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 99.63 | 64.1 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 330.45 | 247.8 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,385 | 3,505 |
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