Cost of living
Buzau compared to Prahova
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Overview comparison
BuzauPrahova
Consumer prices in Prahova are roughly 5% higher than in Buzau.
Cost of living
| Item | Buzau | Prahova |
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| Total with rent one person | 834 | 729 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,610 | 2,456 |
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| Without rent one person | 368 | 492 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,180 | 1,560 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 325.02 | 450.7 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 543.24 | 600.09 |
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| Food person | 248 | 308 |
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| Food family | 793 | 806 |
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| Transport person | 23.9 | 35.64 |
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| Transport family | 75.25 | 125.91 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.53 years | 69.94 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Buzau | Prahova |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.61 | 8.69 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.81 | 35.86 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.97 | 5.84 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.2 | 2.38 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.25 | 2.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.63 | 1.94 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Buzau | Prahova |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 342.99 | 364.05 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 229.99 | 255.62 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 619.45 | 729.36 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 379.37 | 495.98 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87.14 | 81.96 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 142.65 | 141.92 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.61 | 9.24 |
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Transportation
| Item | Buzau | Prahova |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.72 | 6.87 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,230 | 1,972 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,336 | 1,553 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.59 | 0.8 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 23.11% | 28.59% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.02 | 6.52 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.94 | 1.49 |
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Groceries
| Item | Buzau | Prahova |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 | 1.26 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.07 | 1.35 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.1 | 3.05 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.71 | 6.87 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.97 | 6.13 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.09 | 10.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.82 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 | 0.52 |
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Other
| Item | Buzau | Prahova |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.62 | 49.15 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.23 | 7.46 |
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| Doctors visit | 45.63 | 27.34 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.89 | 6.48 |
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| Brand Jeans | 57.89 | 76.79 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 69.24 | 65.65 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 258.36 | 379.6 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,109 | 5,322 |
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