Cost of living in Brasov (Romania) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 55% | |||
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| Food in Brasov (Romania) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Brasov | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 lei (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (C$5.40) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (C$3.16) | C$5.78 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.40 lei (C$1.21) | C$1.98 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei (C$2.85) | C$4.18 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (C$1.71) | C$3.17 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (C$3.57) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.86 lei (C$0.78) | C$4.24 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.90 lei (C$0.52) | C$3.76 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.39 lei (C$0.66) | C$3.41 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 lei (C$6) | C$19 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.96 lei (C$1.63) | C$2.48 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.15 lei (C$0.86) | C$1.93 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Brasov (Romania) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Brasov | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,426 lei (C$665) | C$2,136 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,382 lei (C$379) | C$1,241 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 506 lei (C$139) | C$124 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,487 lei (C$408) | C$1,120 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,022 lei (C$280) | C$805 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 227 lei (C$62) | C$66 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (C$13) | C$54 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,604 lei (C$440) | C$311 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 353 lei (C$97) | C$97 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (C$10) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 lei (C$4.69) | C$25 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Brasov (Romania) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Brasov | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 269 lei (C$74) | C$60 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei (C$39) | C$39 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 360 lei (C$99) | C$98 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 391 lei (C$107) | C$117 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Brasov (Romania) is 41% 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$19,629) | C$22,942 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (C$1.83) | C$1.40 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 78 lei (C$21) | C$67 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 19 lei (C$5.12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Brasov (Romania) is 38% 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$7) | C$8 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (C$7) | C$22 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 192 lei (C$53) | C$77 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 lei (C$4.90) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (C$3.43) | C$3.85 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (C$3.59) | C$4.33 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.11 lei (C$1.40) | C$3.16 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 lei (C$1.98) | C$2.46 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 lei (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Brasov (Romania) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Brasov | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 lei (C$18) | C$51 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (C$11) | C$27 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 134 lei (C$37) | C$135 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 111 lei (C$31) | C$96 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (C$4.73) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei (C$1.96) | C$5.42 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (C$1.92) | C$7 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,101 lei (C$576) | C$647 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61 lei (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 136 lei (C$37) | C$37 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (C$5.60) | C$11 | - 49% | |
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TOTAL | - 53% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 23 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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