- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Canada
- Brasov
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brasov, Romania compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brasov (Romania) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 lei (C$4.97) | C$14 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (C$5.61) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 lei (C$2.92) | C$5.67 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.33 lei (C$1.39) | C$2.40 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00 lei (C$1.93) | C$4.13 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.60 lei (C$1.48) | C$2.54 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (C$3.72) | C$9 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.20 lei (C$1.03) | C$3.55 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.20 lei (C$1.35) | C$3.02 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.72 lei (C$0.87) | C$2.26 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (C$4.81) | C$15 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.66 lei (C$1.82) | C$2.18 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (C$0.69) | C$1.87 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Brasov (Romania) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,050 lei (C$658) | C$1,186 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,433 lei (C$460) | C$982 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 520 lei (C$167) | C$104 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,048 lei (C$336) | C$919 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 838 lei (C$269) | C$695 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 260 lei (C$83) | C$64 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (C$12) | C$39 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,578 lei (C$506) | C$393 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 348 lei (C$112) | C$111 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (C$11) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (C$6) | C$25 | - 74% | |
| 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 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 138 lei (C$44) | C$41 | + 9% | |
| 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 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Brasov (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 lei (C$22,462) | C$23,851 | - 6% | |
| 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$4.83) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Brasov (Romania) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 lei (C$14) | C$7 | + 89% | |
| 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$6 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (C$4.05) | C$2.88 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (C$4.12) | C$3.82 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95 lei (C$1.59) | C$3.16 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 lei (C$2.23) | C$2.53 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 lei (C$6) | C$19 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Brasov (Romania) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 lei (C$21) | C$45 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 lei (C$18) | C$26 | - 32% | |
| 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$89 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (C$4.85) | C$9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6.00 lei (C$1.93) | C$5.72 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00 lei (C$1.60) | C$5.43 | - 70% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 2,240 lei (C$719) | C$850 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 126 lei (C$40) | C$34 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (C$4.33) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 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 339 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Brasov (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,031
(6,328 lei)
in Brasov.
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