Cost of living in Brasov (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Brasov (Romania) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Brasov | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (C$10) | C$23 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (C$8) | C$12 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (C$3.91) | C$6 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.66 lei (C$1.42) | C$2.09 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 11 lei (C$3.35) | C$4.37 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (C$1.96) | C$3.95 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (C$4.89) | C$11 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.15 lei (C$0.96) | C$4.85 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.43 lei (C$0.74) | C$3.95 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.70 lei (C$0.82) | C$3.64 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (C$8) | C$21 | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (C$1.87) | C$2.77 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.76 lei (C$0.84) | C$2.11 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Brasov (Romania) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,216 lei (C$979) | C$2,417 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,316 lei (C$705) | C$1,456 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462 lei (C$141) | C$120 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,184 lei (C$665) | C$1,347 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,492 lei (C$454) | C$985 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 353 lei (C$107) | C$69 | + 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (C$13) | C$63 | - 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,604 lei (C$488) | C$311 | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 399 lei (C$121) | C$140 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (C$11) | C$10 | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 lei (C$4.59) | C$23 | - 80% | |
Clothes | + 36% | |||
Clothes in Brasov (Romania) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 364 lei (C$111) | C$57 | + 95% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 177 lei (C$54) | C$41 | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 315 lei (C$96) | C$105 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 410 lei (C$125) | C$117 | + 6% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Brasov (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 71,619 lei (C$21,804) | C$24,609 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (C$2.22) | C$1.65 | + 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (C$26) | C$60 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Brasov (Romania) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (C$8) | C$8 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 lei (C$8) | C$22 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 157 lei (C$48) | C$77 | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (C$7) | C$6 | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 lei (C$5.09) | C$4.17 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (C$4.80) | C$4.59 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.19 lei (C$1.58) | C$3.11 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 lei (C$2.08) | C$3.02 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (C$10) | C$20 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Brasov (Romania) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Brasov | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69 lei (C$21) | C$55 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 47 lei (C$14) | C$26 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 161 lei (C$49) | C$135 | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 195 lei (C$59) | C$96 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29 lei (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (C$3.15) | C$4.71 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (C$2.35) | C$6 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,099 lei (C$639) | C$647 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.62 lei (C$0.19) | C$0.24 | - 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 166 lei (C$51) | C$37 | + 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 lei (C$6) | C$13 | - 50% | |
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 61 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2024.
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