Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (C$16) | C$23 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 lei (C$10) | C$13 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (C$5.22) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (C$2.35) | C$2.41 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (C$4.32) | C$4.70 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (C$3.25) | C$3.95 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (C$7) | C$11 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.66 lei (C$1.48) | C$4.85 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 lei (C$1.20) | C$3.95 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.73 lei (C$1.50) | C$3.50 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (C$3.08) | C$2.68 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 lei (C$0.87) | C$2.16 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,228 lei (C$1,340) | C$2,300 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,699 lei (C$855) | C$1,599 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 579 lei (C$183) | C$120 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,536 lei (C$803) | C$1,347 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,876 lei (C$594) | C$985 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 lei (C$117) | C$69 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (C$11) | C$60 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,360 lei (C$431) | C$311 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 422 lei (C$134) | C$140 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 lei (C$16) | C$10 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 lei (C$19) | C$26 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 342 lei (C$108) | C$70 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 154 lei (C$49) | C$41 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 407 lei (C$129) | C$105 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 341 lei (C$108) | C$120 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 109,060 lei (C$34,556) | C$24,609 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (C$2.33) | C$1.69 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 98 lei (C$31) | C$60 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (C$9) | C$8 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41 lei (C$13) | C$22 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 253 lei (C$80) | C$77 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (C$7) | C$6 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 lei (C$6) | C$4.17 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 lei (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (C$2.45) | C$3.11 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 lei (C$4.98) | C$3.02 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 lei (C$21) | C$22 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (C$40) | C$61 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 lei (C$19) | C$27 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 168 lei (C$53) | C$118 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 214 lei (C$68) | C$97 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei (C$10) | C$12 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (C$4.51) | C$4.71 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (C$3.73) | C$7 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,810 lei (C$1,207) | C$647 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63 lei (C$0.20) | C$0.24 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (C$58) | C$38 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27 lei (C$8) | C$13 | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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