- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Canada
- Brasov
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brasov, Romania compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brasov (Romania) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 lei (C$4.96) | C$14 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (C$5.60) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 lei (C$2.91) | C$6 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.43 lei (C$1.42) | C$2.38 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00 lei (C$1.92) | C$4.08 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.60 lei (C$1.47) | C$2.62 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (C$3.71) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.20 lei (C$1.02) | C$3.73 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.20 lei (C$1.34) | C$2.90 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.72 lei (C$0.87) | C$2.89 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (C$4.80) | C$16 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.66 lei (C$1.81) | C$2.31 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (C$0.69) | C$1.76 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Brasov (Romania) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,050 lei (C$656) | C$1,186 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,433 lei (C$459) | C$982 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 520 lei (C$166) | C$117 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,048 lei (C$335) | C$919 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 838 lei (C$268) | C$695 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 260 lei (C$83) | C$64 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (C$12) | C$39 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,619 lei (C$518) | C$392 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 348 lei (C$111) | C$111 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (C$6) | C$26 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Brasov (Romania) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 258 lei (C$83) | C$61 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 138 lei (C$44) | C$41 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 lei (C$78) | C$95 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 228 lei (C$73) | C$87 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Brasov (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 lei (C$22,394) | C$22,684 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (C$1.95) | C$1.19 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 93 lei (C$30) | C$47 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 15 lei (C$4.78) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Brasov (Romania) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 lei (C$14) | C$8 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (C$10) | C$20 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 166 lei (C$53) | C$85 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (C$6) | C$7 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (C$4.03) | C$3.90 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (C$4.11) | C$3.90 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95 lei (C$1.58) | C$3.21 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 lei (C$2.22) | C$2.46 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 lei (C$6) | C$19 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Brasov (Romania) is 73% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 lei (C$21) | C$43 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 lei (C$18) | C$27 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 64 lei (C$20) | C$84 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 lei (C$32) | C$93 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (C$4.99) | C$9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6.00 lei (C$1.92) | C$5.44 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00 lei (C$1.60) | C$5.57 | - 71% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 813 lei (C$260) | C$141 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (C$0.15) | C$2.00 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 126 lei (C$40) | C$34 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (C$4.32) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 277 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Brasov (Romania) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,875
(5,860 lei)
in Brasov.
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