- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Canada
- Craiova
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Craiova, Romania compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Craiova (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 lei (C$10) | C$14 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (C$5.58) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (C$3.60) | C$6 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.83 lei (C$1.57) | C$2.38 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 lei (C$2.63) | C$4.08 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.42 lei (C$1.44) | C$2.62 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (C$3.84) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.14 lei (C$1.02) | C$3.73 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.39 lei (C$0.77) | C$2.90 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.14 lei (C$1.02) | C$2.89 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (C$8) | C$16 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.34 lei (C$1.74) | C$2.31 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.53 lei (C$0.50) | C$1.76 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Craiova (Romania) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,516 lei (C$493) | C$1,186 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,138 lei (C$370) | C$982 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 522 lei (C$170) | C$117 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 857 lei (C$278) | C$919 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 609 lei (C$198) | C$695 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 333 lei (C$108) | C$64 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 51 lei (C$17) | C$39 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,776 lei (C$577) | C$392 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 356 lei (C$116) | C$111 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 lei (C$13) | C$10 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 lei (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
| 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$84) | C$61 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 146 lei (C$48) | C$41 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 269 lei (C$87) | C$95 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 371 lei (C$121) | C$87 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Craiova (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,034 lei (C$24,377) | C$22,684 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.54 lei (C$1.80) | C$1.19 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 76 lei (C$25) | C$47 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17 lei (C$5.51) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Craiova (Romania) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 lei (C$13) | C$8 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 lei (C$10) | C$20 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 64 lei (C$21) | C$85 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 22 lei (C$7) | C$7 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (C$4.12) | C$3.90 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (C$5.24) | C$3.90 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (C$2.48) | C$3.21 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 lei (C$2.66) | C$2.46 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 lei (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Craiova (Romania) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 lei (C$22) | C$43 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 33 lei (C$11) | C$27 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 98 lei (C$32) | C$84 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 124 lei (C$40) | C$93 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (C$5.65) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (C$2.78) | C$5.44 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.05 lei (C$1.64) | C$5.57 | - 71% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 675 lei (C$219) | C$141 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.58 lei (C$0.19) | C$2.00 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 94 lei (C$31) | C$34 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (C$4.97) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 151 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Craiova (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,748
(5,380 lei)
in Craiova.
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