Cost of living in Arad, Romania vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Arad (Romania) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 lei (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (C$5.60) | C$10 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (C$3.36) | C$5.78 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.80 lei (C$1.19) | C$1.98 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 lei (C$2.86) | C$4.18 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.78 lei (C$1.49) | C$3.04 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (C$4.26) | C$10 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 lei (C$1.21) | C$4.24 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 lei (C$0.64) | C$3.76 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.60 lei (C$1.13) | C$3.41 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (C$10) | C$19 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (C$1.98) | C$2.48 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.26 lei (C$0.71) | C$1.93 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Arad (Romania) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,519 lei (C$475) | C$2,136 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 996 lei (C$311) | C$1,241 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 338 lei (C$106) | C$133 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,096 lei (C$343) | C$1,120 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 625 lei (C$195) | C$806 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 234 lei (C$73) | C$66 | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (C$10) | C$54 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,781 lei (C$557) | C$311 | + 79% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 lei (C$135) | C$97 | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (C$14) | C$10 | + 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 lei (C$5.34) | C$25 | - 79% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 lei (C$69) | C$60 | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 139 lei (C$43) | C$39 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 283 lei (C$89) | C$98 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 327 lei (C$102) | C$117 | - 13% | |
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 | 80,410 lei (C$25,139) | C$22,935 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.25 lei (C$1.64) | C$1.39 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (C$20) | C$67 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (C$6) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei (C$7) | C$8 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 lei (C$7) | C$22 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75 lei (C$23) | C$77 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (C$8) | C$6 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 lei (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 82% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (C$5.12) | C$4.28 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (C$2.18) | C$3.11 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 lei (C$3.74) | C$2.46 | + 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 lei (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 lei (C$23) | C$52 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (C$13) | C$26 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 155 lei (C$48) | C$117 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 156 lei (C$49) | C$96 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei (C$5.73) | C$9 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (C$2.86) | C$5.42 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.39 lei (C$1.69) | C$7 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.82 lei (C$0.26) | C$0.83 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 lei (C$63) | C$35 | + 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (C$4.74) | C$11 | - 57% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,011 (9,631 lei) in Arad.
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