Ploiesti, Romania
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Ploiesti, Romania: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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61%
Quality of life -
23%
Cost of living -
55%
Connectivity -
78%
Weather
53
Currency | RON |
Population (in millions) | 0.4 |
Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | Unranked |
Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 40% cheaper |
Best neighborhood to stay | Berceni, Ploiesti 8 |
Number of museums and galleries | 0 |
Top selling local beer | Ursus |
Most popular local dish | Mititei |
Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Prahova Valley, Caraiman Monastery, Ploiesti Oil Museum |
Discount airline | Wizz Air |
Major airline | Tarom Airlines |
Largest ride sharing company | Taxify |
Primary train stations | Ploiesti Vest, Ploiesti Sud, Ploiesti Nord |
Primary airports | Ploiesti International Airport, Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, and Buzau Airport |
Best rental car company | EuroCars |
Used car costs | 15000 EUR |
Apple store addresses | Apple does not have a store in Ploiesti, Romania |
Internet connection (in Mbps) | 10 Mbps |
Power socket type | C,E |
Supply voltage | 220V |
Best electronics store | Media Galaxy |
Best internet carrier | Vodafone |
Primary cellular carrier | Vodafone |
Average monthly cost for internet | 150 RON |
The best drug store | Catena |
Best restaurant chain | La Mama |
The best grocery store | Carrefour |
The most popular fashion brand | C&A |
GDP per capita | $7,945 / year |
Average annual income | $14,000 |
Sales tax rate | 19% |
Income tax rate | 24% |
Tourist visa valid (in days) | Ploiesti does not have a tourist visa requirement |
Average mortgage rate | Not available |
Suggested ATM take out | 500 RON |
Bank that has the most ATM machines | Banca Transilvania |
Average tip in restaurant | 5% |
Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 112 (police), 112 (ambulance), 112 (firefighters) |
Polution per square meter | 545 |
Health quality rank (according to WHO) | Not available |
Main religion | Orthodox |
61%
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64%
Safety, freedom, rights -
97%
Traffic -
59%
Property to income -
36%
Crime -
30%
Healthcare -
78%
Weather
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | RON 3,308 |
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.94% |
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | RON 1,700 |
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | RON 16,667 |
23%
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Purchasing Power
54%
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Rent
8%
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Food
31%
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Restaurant
33%
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Workspace
85%
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Transport
29%
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | RON 1,591.23 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | RON 1,000.00 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | RON 2,301.54 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | RON 1,553.73 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | RON 46.00 |
Milk (regular), (1 liter) | RON 5.86 |
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | RON 4.39 |
Eggs (regular) (12) | RON 12.80 |
Local Cheese (1kg) | RON 35.50 |
Water (1.5 liter bottle) | RON 2.74 |
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | RON 27.50 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | RON 3.56 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | RON 5.70 |
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | RON 22.00 |
Chicken Fillets (1kg) | RON 21.12 |
Apples (1kg) | RON 4.69 |
Oranges (1kg) | RON 6.15 |
Potato (1kg) | RON 2.81 |
Lettuce (1 head) | RON 3.20 |
Rice (white), (1kg) | RON 5.83 |
Tomato (1kg) | RON 7.25 |
Banana (1kg) | RON 6.08 |
Onion (1kg) | RON 3.01 |
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | RON 36.12 |
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | RON 35.00 |
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | RON 150.00 |
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | RON 25.00 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | RON 7.00 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | RON 10.00 |
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | RON 4.58 |
Water (0.33 liter bottle) | RON 3.94 |
Cappuccino (regular) | RON 9.38 |
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | RON 368.21 |
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | RON 0.34 |
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | RON 46.86 |
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | RON 233.33 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | RON 46.00 |
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | RON 27.75 |
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | RON 2.50 |
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | RON 120.00 |
Gasoline (1 liter) | RON 7.90 |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | RON 94,000.00 |
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | RON 115,456.75 |
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | RON 2.50 |
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | RON 2.50 |
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | RON 23.45 |