Cost of living
Alba Iulia compared to Valcea
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Overview comparison
Alba IuliaValcea
Consumer prices in Alba Iulia are roughly 36% higher than in Valcea.
Cost of living
| Item | Alba Iulia | Valcea |
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| Total with rent one person | 487 | 542 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,873 | 1,449 |
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| Without rent one person | 430 | 435 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,389 | 1,049 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 252.09 | 188.34 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 332.34 | 414.49 |
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| Food person | 306 | 306 |
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| Food family | 752 | 763 |
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| Transport person | 23.6 | 25.75 |
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| Transport family | 66.82 | 78.75 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.94 years | 80.63 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Alba Iulia | Valcea |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.47 | 8.25 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.13 | 31.15 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.06 | 7.74 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 | 2.79 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.2 | 3.2 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.62 | 1.6 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Alba Iulia | Valcea |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 200.09 | 161.63 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 96.72 | 168.67 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 308.53 | 387.26 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 178.62 | 311.66 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 76.76 | 55.62 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 113.74 | 126.69 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.9 | 10.65 |
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Transportation
| Item | Alba Iulia | Valcea |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.44 | 5.6 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,031 | 1,711 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,706 | 1,384 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.74 | 0.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.71% | 16.86% |
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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 | 1.54 |
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Groceries
| Item | Alba Iulia | Valcea |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 | 1.31 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.96 | 0.83 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.29 | 2.57 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.73 | 9.37 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.98 | 3.92 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.25 | 7.06 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.06 | 1.76 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 | 0.47 |
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Other
| Item | Alba Iulia | Valcea |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43 | 34.26 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.39 | 8.75 |
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| Doctors visit | 29.48 | 21.49 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.21 | 3.93 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.68 | 68.26 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 99.63 | 60.54 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 330.45 | 379.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,385 | 7,792 |
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