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Cost of living in Brasov, Romania compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brasov (Romania) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 lei (C$5.11) | C$15 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (C$5.54) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 lei (C$3.00) | C$5.69 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.39 lei (C$1.45) | C$2.05 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00 lei (C$1.98) | C$4.81 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.60 lei (C$1.52) | C$2.90 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (C$3.82) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.20 lei (C$1.06) | C$4.00 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.20 lei (C$1.38) | C$3.34 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.72 lei (C$0.90) | C$3.36 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (C$4.95) | C$16 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.86 lei (C$1.93) | C$2.41 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (C$0.71) | C$2.01 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Brasov (Romania) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,050 lei (C$676) | C$1,651 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,433 lei (C$473) | C$1,142 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 520 lei (C$172) | C$102 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,048 lei (C$345) | C$1,038 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 838 lei (C$276) | C$779 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 260 lei (C$86) | C$66 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (C$12) | C$39 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,557 lei (C$514) | C$351 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 335 lei (C$110) | C$86 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 lei (C$11) | C$9 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (C$7) | C$22 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Brasov (Romania) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 258 lei (C$85) | C$59 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 138 lei (C$45) | C$40 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 lei (C$80) | C$93 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 228 lei (C$75) | C$92 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Brasov (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 lei (C$23,081) | C$22,749 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (C$2.00) | C$1.27 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 93 lei (C$31) | C$67 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17 lei (C$5.65) | C$31 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Brasov (Romania) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 lei (C$15) | C$8 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 166 lei (C$55) | C$82 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (C$6) | C$6 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (C$4.09) | C$3.72 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 lei (C$4.04) | C$2.83 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.73 lei (C$1.56) | C$3.09 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 lei (C$2.21) | C$2.46 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 lei (C$7) | C$19 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Brasov (Romania) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 lei (C$22) | C$46 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 lei (C$18) | C$26 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 72 lei (C$24) | C$101 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 lei (C$33) | C$85 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (C$5.05) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6.00 lei (C$1.98) | C$5.34 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00 lei (C$1.65) | C$5.67 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,228 lei (C$735) | C$549 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 126 lei (C$42) | C$35 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (C$4.45) | C$11 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 396 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brasov (Romania) is 46% 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$2,735
(8,296 lei)
in Brasov.
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