Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (C$15) | C$22 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei (C$8) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (C$4.41) | C$5.78 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (C$2.06) | C$1.97 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (C$4.35) | C$4.31 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (C$2.39) | C$3.89 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.02 lei (C$1.45) | C$4.59 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.55 lei (C$1.02) | C$3.65 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.34 lei (C$1.25) | C$3.41 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (C$9) | C$19 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (C$2.25) | C$2.55 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.30 lei (C$1.24) | C$2.11 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,019 lei (C$1,160) | C$2,291 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,486 lei (C$718) | C$1,332 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563 lei (C$162) | C$124 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,162 lei (C$624) | C$1,235 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,560 lei (C$450) | C$875 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 350 lei (C$101) | C$68 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (C$12) | C$54 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,493 lei (C$431) | C$311 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 437 lei (C$126) | C$140 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (C$14) | C$10 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 lei (C$15) | C$25 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 321 lei (C$93) | C$57 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 lei (C$56) | C$41 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 380 lei (C$110) | C$105 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 415 lei (C$120) | C$117 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 31% 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 | 102,384 lei (C$29,548) | C$22,942 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (C$1.99) | C$1.66 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 79 lei (C$23) | C$67 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (C$8) | C$8 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 251 lei (C$72) | C$77 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (C$7) | C$6 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (C$4.71) | C$4.17 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (C$2.54) | C$3.11 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (C$4.79) | C$2.78 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (C$17) | C$20 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 143 lei (C$41) | C$53 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70 lei (C$20) | C$26 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 lei (C$49) | C$135 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 213 lei (C$61) | C$96 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (C$9) | C$10 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (C$3.68) | C$4.71 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (C$3.06) | C$7 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,022 lei (C$1,161) | C$647 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39 lei (C$0.11) | C$0.24 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 211 lei (C$61) | C$37 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (C$7) | C$11 | - 38% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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