- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Canada
- Bucharest
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 lei (C$4.53) | C$14 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10 lei (C$3.06) | C$8 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (C$3.58) | C$5.67 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.69 lei (C$0.86) | C$2.40 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei (C$3.18) | C$4.13 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.30 lei (C$1.69) | C$2.54 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.82 lei (C$1.54) | C$9 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.77 lei (C$1.20) | C$3.55 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.34 lei (C$0.75) | C$3.02 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.90 lei (C$0.93) | C$2.26 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (C$8) | C$15 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.39 lei (C$1.72) | C$2.18 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.14 lei (C$0.36) | C$1.87 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,531 lei (C$808) | C$1,186 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,931 lei (C$616) | C$982 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 372 lei (C$119) | C$104 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,725 lei (C$551) | C$919 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,145 lei (C$365) | C$695 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 280 lei (C$89) | C$64 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (C$15) | C$39 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,436 lei (C$458) | C$393 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 325 lei (C$104) | C$111 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 lei (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 lei (C$8) | C$25 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 292 lei (C$93) | C$61 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150 lei (C$48) | C$41 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 339 lei (C$108) | C$95 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 353 lei (C$113) | C$87 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,381 lei (C$26,613) | C$23,851 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 lei (C$1.12) | C$1.19 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 lei (C$15) | C$47 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13 lei (C$4.26) | - | - | |
| 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) | 25 lei (C$8) | C$7 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113 lei (C$36) | C$85 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (C$5.82) | C$6 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (C$4.01) | C$2.88 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (C$5.17) | C$3.82 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (C$1.92) | C$3.16 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (C$3.35) | C$2.53 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 lei (C$10) | C$19 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90 lei (C$29) | C$45 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (C$17) | C$26 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 124 lei (C$39) | C$84 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43 lei (C$14) | C$89 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 lei (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (C$4.00) | C$5.72 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.33 lei (C$1.38) | C$5.43 | - 75% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 2,164 lei (C$691) | C$850 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (C$0.17) | C$1.04 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 265 lei (C$85) | C$34 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 lei (C$3.02) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| 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 3,561 prices entered by 348 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,963
(6,151 lei)
in Bucharest.
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