Cost of living in Craiova, Romania vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Craiova (Romania) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 lei (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 lei (C$4.97) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (C$3.03) | C$5.84 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.00 lei (C$1.49) | C$1.85 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (C$3.15) | C$4.50 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.28 lei (C$1.28) | C$3.04 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 lei (C$2.98) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.44 lei (C$1.03) | C$4.24 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.39 lei (C$0.71) | C$3.76 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.06 lei (C$0.91) | C$3.41 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 lei (C$7) | C$18 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.28 lei (C$1.58) | C$2.48 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.44 lei (C$0.43) | C$1.93 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Craiova (Romania) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,732 lei (C$517) | C$2,136 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,233 lei (C$368) | C$1,241 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 419 lei (C$125) | C$133 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,065 lei (C$318) | C$1,120 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 774 lei (C$231) | C$806 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 293 lei (C$87) | C$66 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (C$14) | C$50 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,625 lei (C$485) | C$322 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 338 lei (C$101) | C$96 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 lei (C$13) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 lei (C$7) | C$25 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Craiova (Romania) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 271 lei (C$81) | C$61 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 lei (C$44) | C$38 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 lei (C$78) | C$96 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 319 lei (C$95) | C$112 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Craiova (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 68,775 lei (C$20,545) | C$22,935 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.59 lei (C$1.67) | C$1.39 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 72 lei (C$22) | C$67 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16 lei (C$4.73) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Craiova (Romania) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 lei (C$11) | C$8 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (C$9) | C$22 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 68 lei (C$20) | C$77 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (C$6) | C$6 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (C$3.98) | C$3.78 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (C$4.66) | C$4.28 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.62 lei (C$1.68) | C$3.11 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (C$2.62) | C$2.46 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 lei (C$7) | C$20 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Craiova (Romania) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69 lei (C$21) | C$50 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36 lei (C$11) | C$27 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 143 lei (C$43) | C$117 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 lei (C$38) | C$94 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (C$4.41) | C$9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (C$2.34) | C$5.25 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 lei (C$1.90) | C$6 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,450 lei (C$732) | C$647 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61 lei (C$0.18) | C$0.83 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 109 lei (C$33) | C$36 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (C$4.86) | C$11 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 142 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Craiova (Romania) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,500 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,112 (10,418 lei) in Craiova.
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