Cost of living
Arges compared to Targu Jiu
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Overview comparison
ArgesTargu Jiu
Consumer prices in Arges are roughly 3% higher than in Targu Jiu.
Cost of living
| Item | Arges | Targu Jiu |
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| Total with rent one person | 678 | 669 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,015 | 1,816 |
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| Without rent one person | 481 | 509 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,293 | 1,668 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 312.71 | 265.96 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 627.59 | 461.46 |
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| Food person | 278 | 312 |
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| Food family | 755 | 1,044 |
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| Transport person | 20.91 | 22.54 |
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| Transport family | 66.75 | 78.83 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.04 years | 72.33 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Arges | Targu Jiu |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.74 | 11.77 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 56.61 | 52.43 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.44 | 7.2 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.72 | 3.1 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.91 | 2.59 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.8 | 1.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Arges | Targu Jiu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 302.72 | 297.67 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 220.04 | 163.33 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 683.32 | 371.39 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 420.32 | 449.99 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 117.5 | 88.06 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 129.29 | 138.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 8.6 | 9.46 |
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Transportation
| Item | Arges | Targu Jiu |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.79 | 7.95 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,553 | 2,256 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,050 | 1,426 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.74 | 0.59 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.4% | 21.51% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.79 | 4.99 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.78 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | Arges | Targu Jiu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.97 | 1.47 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.19 | 1.04 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.53 | 2.78 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9 | 7.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.5 | 3.68 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.55 | 8.3 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.2 | 1.45 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Arges | Targu Jiu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 35.71 | 29.42 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.97 | 10.36 |
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| Doctors visit | 37.76 | 24.56 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.73 | 3.84 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.14 | 47.38 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 23.75 | 56.41 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 494.21 | 499.9 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,163 | 8,370 |
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