- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Arad, Romania compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arad (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 lei (C$9) | C$15 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (C$5.77) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (C$3.63) | C$5.69 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.95 lei (C$1.33) | C$2.17 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei (C$3.32) | C$4.84 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.15 lei (C$1.74) | C$2.90 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (C$4.51) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.00 lei (C$1.35) | C$4.00 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.57 lei (C$0.87) | C$3.31 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.26 lei (C$1.10) | C$3.07 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (C$10) | C$16 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6 lei (C$2.12) | C$2.51 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.13 lei (C$0.72) | C$2.07 | - 65% | |
| 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 | 1,525 lei (C$514) | C$1,576 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 871 lei (C$294) | C$1,122 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 317 lei (C$107) | C$109 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,017 lei (C$343) | C$1,019 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 550 lei (C$185) | C$774 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 234 lei (C$79) | C$66 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31 lei (C$10) | C$40 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,920 lei (C$648) | C$377 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 lei (C$141) | C$98 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (C$16) | C$9 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 lei (C$5.27) | C$23 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 205 lei (C$69) | C$59 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 139 lei (C$47) | C$40 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 269 lei (C$91) | C$93 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 lei (C$116) | C$92 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Arad (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,833 lei (C$27,598) | C$22,749 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei (C$1.81) | C$1.27 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 64 lei (C$22) | C$65 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (C$7) | C$31 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei (C$7) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 lei (C$7) | C$20 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 63 lei (C$21) | C$96 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25 lei (C$8) | C$6 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 lei (C$8) | C$3.72 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (C$5.40) | C$2.83 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (C$2.35) | C$3.09 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (C$4.24) | C$2.46 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei (C$8) | C$19 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71 lei (C$24) | C$46 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei (C$14) | C$26 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 lei (C$15) | C$101 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 153 lei (C$52) | C$87 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 lei (C$6) | C$9 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (C$3.15) | C$5.53 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.17 lei (C$1.74) | C$5.67 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei (C$0.25) | C$1.04 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 lei (C$68) | C$35 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (C$5.06) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 366 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,100
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,856
(8,467 lei)
in Arad.
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