Cost of living in Arad, Romania vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arad (Romania) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 lei (C$8) | C$19 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (C$5.37) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (C$3.24) | C$5.84 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.96 lei (C$1.19) | C$1.85 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei (C$2.95) | C$4.50 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.12 lei (C$1.54) | C$3.04 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (C$3.98) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 lei (C$1.20) | C$4.24 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.28 lei (C$0.69) | C$3.76 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.26 lei (C$0.98) | C$3.41 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (C$9) | C$18 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (C$1.93) | C$2.48 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.92 lei (C$0.58) | C$1.93 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Arad (Romania) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,591 lei (C$477) | C$2,136 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 966 lei (C$290) | C$1,241 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 343 lei (C$103) | C$133 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,129 lei (C$339) | C$1,120 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 700 lei (C$210) | C$806 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 240 lei (C$72) | C$66 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (C$10) | C$50 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,867 lei (C$560) | C$322 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 438 lei (C$131) | C$96 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 lei (C$5.55) | C$25 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 233 lei (C$70) | C$61 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 145 lei (C$44) | C$38 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 272 lei (C$82) | C$96 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 lei (C$103) | C$112 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Arad (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,857 lei (C$24,263) | C$22,935 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei (C$1.61) | C$1.39 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 64 lei (C$19) | C$67 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 lei (C$5.55) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 lei (C$6) | C$22 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 lei (C$21) | C$77 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (C$7) | C$6 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 lei (C$7) | C$3.78 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (C$5.04) | C$4.28 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (C$2.22) | C$3.11 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (C$3.80) | C$2.46 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 lei (C$23) | C$50 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (C$12) | C$27 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 155 lei (C$47) | C$117 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 156 lei (C$47) | C$94 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei (C$5.50) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (C$2.74) | C$5.25 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.39 lei (C$1.62) | C$6 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei (C$0.22) | C$0.83 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 lei (C$61) | C$36 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (C$4.55) | C$11 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 132 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,161 (10,535 lei) in Arad.
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