Cost of living
Targu Jiu compared to Valcea
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Overview comparison
Targu JiuValcea
Consumer prices in Targu Jiu are roughly 14% higher than in Valcea.
Cost of living
| Item | Targu Jiu | Valcea |
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| Total with rent one person | 669 | 542 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,816 | 1,449 |
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| Without rent one person | 509 | 435 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,668 | 1,049 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 265.96 | 188.34 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 461.46 | 414.49 |
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| Food person | 312 | 306 |
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| Food family | 1,044 | 763 |
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| Transport person | 22.54 | 25.75 |
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| Transport family | 78.83 | 78.75 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.33 years | 80.63 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Targu Jiu | Valcea |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.77 | 8.25 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 52.43 | 31.15 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.2 | 7.74 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.1 | 2.79 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.59 | 3.2 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.37 | 1.6 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Targu Jiu | Valcea |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 297.67 | 161.63 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 163.33 | 168.67 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 371.39 | 387.26 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 449.99 | 311.66 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 88.06 | 55.62 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 138.31 | 126.69 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.46 | 10.65 |
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Transportation
| Item | Targu Jiu | Valcea |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.95 | 5.6 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,256 | 1,711 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,426 | 1,384 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.59 | 0.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.51% | 16.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.99 | 5.32 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.39 | 1.54 |
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Groceries
| Item | Targu Jiu | Valcea |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 | 1.31 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.04 | 0.83 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.78 | 2.57 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.56 | 9.37 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.68 | 3.92 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.3 | 7.06 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.45 | 1.76 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.47 |
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Other
| Item | Targu Jiu | Valcea |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.42 | 34.26 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.36 | 8.75 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.56 | 21.49 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.84 | 3.93 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.38 | 68.26 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 56.41 | 60.54 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 499.9 | 379.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,370 | 7,792 |
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