- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Canada
- Craiova
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Craiova, Romania compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Craiova (Romania) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 lei (C$8) | C$15 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (C$5.45) | C$9 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (C$3.61) | C$5.69 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.76 lei (C$1.56) | C$2.05 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (C$3.12) | C$4.81 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.39 lei (C$1.44) | C$2.90 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 lei (C$3.17) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.42 lei (C$1.12) | C$4.00 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.40 lei (C$0.79) | C$3.34 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.83 lei (C$0.93) | C$3.36 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 lei (C$7) | C$16 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.29 lei (C$1.74) | C$2.41 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.37 lei (C$0.45) | C$2.01 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Craiova (Romania) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,333 lei (C$438) | C$1,651 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 900 lei (C$296) | C$1,142 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 421 lei (C$138) | C$102 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 857 lei (C$282) | C$1,038 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 592 lei (C$194) | C$779 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 292 lei (C$96) | C$66 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45 lei (C$15) | C$39 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,776 lei (C$584) | C$351 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 317 lei (C$104) | C$86 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 lei (C$13) | C$9 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 lei (C$7) | C$22 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Craiova (Romania) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 259 lei (C$85) | C$59 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 146 lei (C$48) | C$40 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 lei (C$82) | C$93 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 325 lei (C$107) | C$92 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Craiova (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,034 lei (C$24,651) | C$22,749 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.56 lei (C$1.83) | C$1.27 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 73 lei (C$24) | C$67 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16 lei (C$5.30) | C$31 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Craiova (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 lei (C$13) | C$8 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 lei (C$11) | C$20 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 64 lei (C$21) | C$82 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (C$6) | C$6 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (C$4.15) | C$3.72 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (C$4.93) | C$2.83 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (C$1.98) | C$3.09 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 lei (C$2.63) | C$2.46 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 lei (C$7) | C$19 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Craiova (Romania) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 lei (C$22) | C$46 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 31 lei (C$10) | C$26 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 98 lei (C$32) | C$101 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 117 lei (C$38) | C$85 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (C$5.26) | C$8 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (C$2.68) | C$5.34 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.89 lei (C$1.93) | C$5.67 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,450 lei (C$805) | C$549 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63 lei (C$0.21) | C$1.04 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 99 lei (C$32) | C$35 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (C$4.95) | C$11 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 333 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Craiova (Romania) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,100
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,617
(7,965 lei)
in Craiova.
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