Cost of living in Brasov (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brasov (Romania) is 50% 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$22 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (C$3.71) | C$5.78 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 lei (C$1.79) | C$1.97 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (C$4.29) | C$4.31 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (C$1.86) | C$3.89 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (C$4.63) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.33 lei (C$0.96) | C$4.59 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.77 lei (C$0.80) | C$3.65 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.38 lei (C$0.98) | C$3.41 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (C$8) | C$19 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.94 lei (C$1.71) | C$2.55 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.79 lei (C$0.80) | C$2.11 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Brasov (Romania) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Brasov | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,174 lei (C$916) | C$2,291 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,019 lei (C$583) | C$1,332 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 528 lei (C$152) | C$124 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,039 lei (C$589) | C$1,235 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,514 lei (C$437) | C$875 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 244 lei (C$71) | C$68 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (C$10) | C$54 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,604 lei (C$463) | C$311 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 399 lei (C$115) | C$140 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 lei (C$4.35) | C$25 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Brasov (Romania) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Brasov | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 364 lei (C$105) | C$57 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 177 lei (C$51) | C$41 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 315 lei (C$91) | C$105 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 410 lei (C$118) | C$117 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Brasov (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Brasov | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 71,619 lei (C$20,669) | C$22,942 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (C$2.10) | C$1.66 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (C$25) | C$67 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 lei (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Brasov (Romania) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Brasov | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (C$8) | C$8 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 lei (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 207 lei (C$60) | C$77 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (C$7) | C$6 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (C$4.21) | C$4.17 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (C$4.55) | C$4.59 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.66 lei (C$1.63) | C$3.11 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 lei (C$2.24) | C$2.78 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35 lei (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Brasov (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Brasov | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 lei (C$20) | C$53 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 lei (C$14) | C$26 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156 lei (C$45) | C$135 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 195 lei (C$56) | C$96 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29 lei (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (C$2.99) | C$4.71 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (C$2.23) | C$7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,099 lei (C$606) | C$647 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.62 lei (C$0.18) | C$0.24 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 166 lei (C$48) | C$37 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (C$5.77) | C$11 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 99 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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