- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Canada
- Arad
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arad, Romania compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arad (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 lei (C$9) | C$14 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (C$5.05) | C$8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (C$3.29) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.67 lei (C$1.19) | C$2.38 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (C$3.04) | C$4.08 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6.00 lei (C$1.94) | C$2.62 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (C$3.98) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.00 lei (C$1.30) | C$3.73 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.21 lei (C$0.72) | C$2.90 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.11 lei (C$1.01) | C$2.89 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (C$9) | C$16 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6 lei (C$2.00) | C$2.31 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.83 lei (C$0.59) | C$1.76 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Arad (Romania) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,419 lei (C$460) | C$1,186 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 805 lei (C$261) | C$982 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 324 lei (C$105) | C$117 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 849 lei (C$275) | C$919 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 450 lei (C$146) | C$695 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 215 lei (C$70) | C$64 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (C$12) | C$39 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,081 lei (C$674) | C$392 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 lei (C$135) | C$111 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 lei (C$17) | C$10 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 lei (C$5.11) | C$26 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 294 lei (C$95) | C$61 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 144 lei (C$47) | C$41 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 lei (C$86) | C$95 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 318 lei (C$103) | C$87 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Arad (Romania) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,682 lei (C$25,499) | C$22,684 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei (C$1.74) | C$1.19 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (C$21) | C$47 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei (C$7) | C$8 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 lei (C$6) | C$20 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 68 lei (C$22) | C$85 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25 lei (C$8) | C$7 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 lei (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (C$5.02) | C$3.90 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (C$2.54) | C$3.21 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (C$3.67) | C$2.46 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 lei (C$5.90) | C$19 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 77 lei (C$25) | C$43 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38 lei (C$12) | C$27 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 lei (C$15) | C$84 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 154 lei (C$50) | C$93 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (C$5.51) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (C$3.24) | C$5.44 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.93 lei (C$1.60) | C$5.57 | - 71% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 755 lei (C$245) | C$141 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (C$0.25) | C$2.00 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192 lei (C$62) | C$34 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (C$4.81) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 156 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,009
(6,199 lei)
in Arad.
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