- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Canada
- Arad
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arad, Romania compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arad (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (C$9) | C$14 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (C$5.35) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (C$3.42) | C$5.67 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.88 lei (C$1.25) | C$2.40 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (C$3.00) | C$4.13 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.35 lei (C$1.73) | C$2.54 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (C$4.20) | C$9 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.43 lei (C$1.43) | C$3.55 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.36 lei (C$0.76) | C$3.02 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.15 lei (C$1.02) | C$2.26 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (C$9) | C$15 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6 lei (C$2.04) | C$2.18 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.17 lei (C$0.70) | C$1.87 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Arad (Romania) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,491 lei (C$481) | C$1,186 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 850 lei (C$275) | C$982 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 343 lei (C$111) | C$104 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 943 lei (C$304) | C$919 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 525 lei (C$170) | C$695 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 234 lei (C$76) | C$64 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31 lei (C$10) | C$39 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,900 lei (C$614) | C$393 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 lei (C$135) | C$111 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (C$15) | C$10 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 lei (C$5.11) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 226 lei (C$73) | C$61 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 137 lei (C$44) | C$41 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 264 lei (C$85) | C$95 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333 lei (C$108) | C$87 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Arad (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,682 lei (C$25,410) | C$23,851 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei (C$1.73) | C$1.19 | + 45% | |
| 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 | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei (C$7) | C$7 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 lei (C$6) | C$20 | - 70% | |
| 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$6 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 lei (C$7) | C$2.88 | + 146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (C$5.00) | C$3.82 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (C$2.53) | C$3.16 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (C$3.65) | C$2.53 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 lei (C$5.87) | C$19 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 lei (C$24) | C$45 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39 lei (C$13) | C$26 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 lei (C$13) | C$84 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 145 lei (C$47) | C$89 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei (C$5.70) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (C$3.10) | C$5.72 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.06 lei (C$1.63) | C$5.43 | - 70% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 755 lei (C$244) | C$141 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei (C$0.24) | C$1.04 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 lei (C$65) | C$34 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (C$4.84) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 273 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 41% 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$2,248
(6,961 lei)
in Arad.
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