- Cost of Living
- Romania
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- Bucharest
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 lei (C$4.78) | C$15 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10 lei (C$3.23) | C$9 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (C$3.82) | C$5.69 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.69 lei (C$0.91) | C$2.17 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (C$3.88) | C$4.84 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.22 lei (C$1.76) | C$2.90 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.82 lei (C$1.62) | C$10 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 lei (C$1.34) | C$4.00 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (C$0.75) | C$3.31 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.90 lei (C$0.98) | C$3.07 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (C$9) | C$16 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.30 lei (C$1.78) | C$2.51 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.14 lei (C$0.38) | C$2.07 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,531 lei (C$852) | C$1,576 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,747 lei (C$588) | C$1,122 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380 lei (C$128) | C$109 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,640 lei (C$552) | C$1,019 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,134 lei (C$382) | C$774 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 242 lei (C$82) | C$66 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (C$16) | C$40 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,400 lei (C$471) | C$377 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 313 lei (C$105) | C$98 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (C$12) | C$9 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 lei (C$11) | C$23 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 266 lei (C$89) | C$59 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 130 lei (C$44) | C$40 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 351 lei (C$118) | C$93 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 388 lei (C$131) | C$92 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,855 lei (C$26,877) | C$22,749 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 lei (C$1.18) | C$1.26 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 lei (C$16) | C$65 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 15 lei (C$4.90) | C$31 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (C$9) | C$8 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (C$10) | C$20 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 119 lei (C$40) | C$96 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 lei (C$5.62) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (C$4.20) | C$3.72 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (C$5.08) | C$2.83 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.60 lei (C$1.88) | C$3.09 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (C$3.42) | C$2.46 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (C$11) | C$19 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 83 lei (C$28) | C$46 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (C$17) | C$26 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 151 lei (C$51) | C$101 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43 lei (C$14) | C$87 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (C$3.92) | C$5.53 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.33 lei (C$1.46) | C$5.67 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,327 lei (C$783) | C$549 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (C$0.18) | C$1.04 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 210 lei (C$71) | C$35 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 lei (C$3.19) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,664 prices entered by 353 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,578
(7,658 lei)
in Bucharest.
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