Cost of living
Targu Jiu compared to Prahova
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Overview comparison
Targu JiuPrahova
Consumer prices in Targu Jiu are roughly 11% higher than in Prahova.
Cost of living
| Item | Targu Jiu | Prahova |
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| Total with rent one person | 669 | 729 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,816 | 2,456 |
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| Without rent one person | 509 | 492 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,668 | 1,560 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 265.96 | 450.7 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 461.46 | 600.09 |
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| Food person | 312 | 308 |
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| Food family | 1,044 | 806 |
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| Transport person | 22.54 | 35.64 |
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| Transport family | 78.83 | 125.91 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.33 years | 69.94 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Targu Jiu | Prahova |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.77 | 8.69 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 52.43 | 35.86 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.2 | 5.84 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.1 | 2.38 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.59 | 2.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.37 | 1.94 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Targu Jiu | Prahova |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 297.67 | 364.05 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 163.33 | 255.62 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 371.39 | 729.36 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 449.99 | 495.98 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 88.06 | 81.96 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 138.31 | 141.92 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.46 | 9.24 |
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Transportation
| Item | Targu Jiu | Prahova |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.95 | 6.87 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,256 | 1,972 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,426 | 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 | 21.51% | 28.59% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.99 | 6.52 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.39 | 1.49 |
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Groceries
| Item | Targu Jiu | Prahova |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 | 1.26 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.04 | 1.35 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.78 | 3.05 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.56 | 6.87 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.68 | 6.13 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.3 | 10.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.45 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.52 |
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Other
| Item | Targu Jiu | Prahova |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.42 | 49.15 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.36 | 7.46 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.56 | 27.34 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.84 | 6.48 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.38 | 76.79 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 56.41 | 65.65 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 499.9 | 379.6 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,370 | 5,322 |
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