Cost of living
Zalau compared to Alexandria (Romania)
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Overview comparison
ZalauAlexandria (Romania)
Consumer prices in Zalau are roughly 11% higher than in Alexandria (Romania).
Cost of living
| Item | Zalau | Alexandria (Romania) |
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| Total with rent one person | 660 | 765 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,747 | 1,695 |
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| Without rent one person | 452 | 395 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,502 | 1,006 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 290.56 | 278.96 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 612.73 | 757.4 |
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| Food person | 274 | 247 |
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| Food family | 831 | 594 |
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| Transport person | 23.76 | 17.9 |
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| Transport family | 76.5 | 71.8 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.96 years | 80.63 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Zalau | Alexandria (Romania) |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.94 | 7.95 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 36.02 | 35.21 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.68 | 7.24 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 | 2.23 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.5 | 1.49 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.59 | 1.76 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Zalau | Alexandria (Romania) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 268.93 | 266.17 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 174.63 | 215.51 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 628.53 | 854.23 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 402.5 | 702.06 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 89.49 | 76.55 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 138 | 93.93 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 6.39 | 6.2 |
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Transportation
| Item | Zalau | Alexandria (Romania) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.32 | 6.73 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,322 | 1,541 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,139 | 579 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.56 | 0.58 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 22.38% | 17.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.34 | 4.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.27 | 1.42 |
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Groceries
| Item | Zalau | Alexandria (Romania) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 | 1.58 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.25 | 1.19 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.93 | 1.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.6 | 6.07 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.67 | 4.24 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.07 | 7.45 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.08 | 1.68 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 | 0.5 |
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Other
| Item | Zalau | Alexandria (Romania) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 31.87 | 30.46 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.8 | 3.55 |
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| Doctors visit | 33.6 | 34.42 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.35 | 4.89 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.68 | 51.69 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 64.13 | 73.67 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 963.71 | 478.86 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,152 | 5,111 |
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