Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 lei (C$10) | C$20 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (C$5.54) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 lei (C$4.85) | C$5.78 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.79 lei (C$1.59) | C$1.98 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (C$3.94) | C$4.18 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (C$2.33) | C$3.17 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (C$5.33) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.68 lei (C$1.28) | C$4.24 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.34 lei (C$0.92) | C$3.76 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.48 lei (C$1.23) | C$3.41 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (C$9) | C$19 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (C$1.65) | C$2.48 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.31 lei (C$0.91) | C$1.93 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,186 lei (C$1,147) | C$2,136 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,411 lei (C$661) | C$1,241 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 396 lei (C$109) | C$124 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,526 lei (C$692) | C$1,120 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,389 lei (C$381) | C$805 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 269 lei (C$74) | C$66 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (C$9) | C$54 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,320 lei (C$362) | C$311 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 402 lei (C$110) | C$97 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 lei (C$14) | C$10 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 lei (C$13) | C$25 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 327 lei (C$90) | C$60 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 188 lei (C$52) | C$39 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 317 lei (C$87) | C$98 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 349 lei (C$96) | C$117 | - 18% | |
| 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 | 79,086 lei (C$21,676) | C$22,942 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (C$2.03) | C$1.40 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104 lei (C$29) | C$67 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 lei (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 46 lei (C$13) | C$8 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 lei (C$10) | C$22 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 149 lei (C$41) | C$77 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (C$5.32) | C$6 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (C$3.92) | C$3.85 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (C$5.11) | C$4.33 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (C$2.14) | C$3.16 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (C$2.84) | C$2.46 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 lei (C$10) | C$20 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 98 lei (C$27) | C$51 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 lei (C$14) | C$27 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 152 lei (C$42) | C$135 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 lei (C$51) | C$96 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 lei (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (C$3.72) | C$5.42 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (C$3.02) | C$7 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,726 lei (C$747) | C$647 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.80 lei (C$0.22) | C$0.83 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 275 lei (C$75) | C$37 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 lei (C$5.78) | C$11 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 551 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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