Cost of living
Prahova compared to Harghita
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Overview comparison
PrahovaHarghita
Consumer prices in Harghita are roughly 10% higher than in Prahova.
Cost of living
| Item | Prahova | Harghita |
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| Total with rent one person | 729 | 682 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,456 | 1,767 |
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| Without rent one person | 492 | 372 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,560 | 1,237 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 450.7 | 423.64 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 600.09 | 611.68 |
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| Food person | 308 | 354 |
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| Food family | 806 | 789 |
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| Transport person | 35.64 | 33.33 |
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| Transport family | 125.91 | 105.66 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.94 years | 79.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Prahova | Harghita |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.69 | 10.2 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.86 | 62.19 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.84 | 6.41 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.38 | 1.94 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.36 | 2.58 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.94 | 1.92 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Prahova | Harghita |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 364.05 | 356.34 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 255.62 | 243.84 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 729.36 | 662.71 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 495.98 | 494.15 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 81.96 | 74.01 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 141.92 | 156.71 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.24 | 7.92 |
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Transportation
| Item | Prahova | Harghita |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.87 | 8.39 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,972 | 2,010 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,553 | 1,701 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.8 | 0.6 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 28.59% | 16.53% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.52 | 8.45 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.49 | 1.71 |
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Groceries
| Item | Prahova | Harghita |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 | 1.65 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.35 | 1.45 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.05 | 2.71 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.87 | 11.48 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.13 | 5.42 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.89 | 8.8 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.38 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 | 0.55 |
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Other
| Item | Prahova | Harghita |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 49.15 | 45.69 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.46 | 6.25 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.34 | 16.37 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.48 | 7.73 |
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| Brand Jeans | 76.79 | 58.6 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 65.65 | 62.92 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 379.6 | 551.99 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,322 | 7,819 |
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