- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Arad, Romania compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arad (Romania) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 lei (C$8) | C$15 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (C$5.64) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (C$3.55) | C$5.69 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.95 lei (C$1.30) | C$2.05 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei (C$3.25) | C$4.81 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.15 lei (C$1.70) | C$2.90 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (C$4.41) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.00 lei (C$1.32) | C$4.00 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.57 lei (C$0.85) | C$3.34 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.26 lei (C$1.07) | C$3.36 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (C$9) | C$16 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6 lei (C$2.07) | C$2.41 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.13 lei (C$0.70) | C$2.01 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Arad (Romania) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,525 lei (C$503) | C$1,651 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 871 lei (C$287) | C$1,142 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 317 lei (C$104) | C$102 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,017 lei (C$335) | C$1,038 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 550 lei (C$181) | C$779 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 234 lei (C$77) | C$66 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31 lei (C$10) | C$39 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,920 lei (C$633) | C$351 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 lei (C$137) | C$86 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (C$15) | C$9 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 lei (C$5.15) | C$22 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 205 lei (C$68) | C$59 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 139 lei (C$46) | C$40 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 269 lei (C$89) | C$93 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 lei (C$113) | C$92 | + 22% | |
| 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 | 81,833 lei (C$26,983) | C$22,749 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei (C$1.77) | C$1.27 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 64 lei (C$21) | C$67 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (C$7) | C$31 | - 78% | |
| 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) | 21 lei (C$7) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 lei (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 63 lei (C$21) | C$82 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25 lei (C$8) | C$6 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 lei (C$8) | C$3.72 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (C$5.28) | C$2.83 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (C$2.30) | C$3.09 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (C$4.15) | C$2.46 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei (C$8) | C$19 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71 lei (C$24) | C$46 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei (C$13) | C$26 | - 48% | |
| 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$50) | C$85 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 lei (C$6) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (C$3.08) | C$5.34 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.17 lei (C$1.71) | C$5.67 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 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$67) | C$35 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (C$4.94) | C$11 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 362 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,495
(7,566 lei)
in Arad.
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