Cost of living in Brasov (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Brasov (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Brasov | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (kr51) | kr125 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (kr37) | kr72 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (kr20) | kr37 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.85 lei (kr7) | kr11 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 11 lei (kr17) | kr31 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (kr10) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (kr24) | kr52 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.45 lei (kr5.18) | kr18 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.37 lei (kr3.56) | kr11 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.90 lei (kr4.35) | kr13 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (kr40) | kr81 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (kr9) | kr19 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.02 lei (kr4.52) | - | - | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Brasov (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Brasov | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,259 lei (kr4,887) | kr10,293 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,342 lei (kr3,512) | kr7,078 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 421 lei (kr632) | kr1,303 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,227 lei (kr3,340) | kr6,025 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,610 lei (kr2,414) | kr4,137 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 241 lei (kr362) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (kr62) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,604 lei (kr2,406) | kr3,019 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 399 lei (kr598) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 lei (kr55) | kr52 | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 lei (kr23) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Brasov (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 364 lei (kr546) | kr781 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 177 lei (kr266) | kr237 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 lei (kr444) | kr597 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 410 lei (kr614) | kr1,050 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Brasov (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 71,619 lei (kr107,402) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (kr11) | kr12 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 87 lei (kr130) | kr388 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr266 | - | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Brasov (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Brasov | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (kr41) | kr58 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 lei (kr40) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 157 lei (kr235) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (kr33) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (kr26) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (kr24) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (kr9) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16 lei (kr24) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 47 lei (kr71) | kr181 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Brasov (Romania) is 28% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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Brasov | Aalborg | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 lei (kr140) | kr380 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 47 lei (kr71) | kr219 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 123 lei (kr184) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 135 lei (kr202) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 lei (kr33) | kr73 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (kr13) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (kr16) | kr33 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,099 lei (kr3,148) | kr2,962 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71 lei (kr1.07) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 lei (kr300) | kr255 | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (kr34) | kr47 | - 28% | |
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TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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