Cost of living in Craiova, Romania vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Craiova (Romania) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 lei (C$7) | C$20 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 lei (C$5.25) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (C$3.20) | C$5.78 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.00 lei (C$1.58) | C$1.98 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (C$3.33) | C$4.18 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.28 lei (C$1.35) | C$3.04 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 lei (C$3.14) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.44 lei (C$1.08) | C$4.24 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.39 lei (C$0.75) | C$3.76 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.06 lei (C$0.96) | C$3.41 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 lei (C$7) | C$19 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.28 lei (C$1.66) | C$2.48 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.44 lei (C$0.45) | C$1.93 | - 76% | |
| 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$547) | C$2,136 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,233 lei (C$389) | C$1,241 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 419 lei (C$132) | C$133 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,065 lei (C$336) | C$1,120 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 774 lei (C$244) | C$806 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 293 lei (C$92) | C$66 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (C$15) | C$54 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,625 lei (C$513) | C$311 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 338 lei (C$106) | C$97 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 lei (C$13) | C$10 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 lei (C$7) | C$25 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Craiova (Romania) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 271 lei (C$86) | C$60 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 lei (C$46) | C$39 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 261 lei (C$82) | C$98 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 319 lei (C$101) | C$117 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Craiova (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 68,775 lei (C$21,700) | C$22,935 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.59 lei (C$1.76) | C$1.39 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 72 lei (C$23) | C$67 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16 lei (C$5.19) | - | - | |
| 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) | 37 lei (C$12) | C$8 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (C$9) | C$22 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 68 lei (C$21) | C$77 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (C$6) | C$6 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (C$4.20) | C$3.85 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (C$4.92) | C$4.28 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.62 lei (C$1.77) | C$3.11 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (C$2.77) | C$2.46 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 lei (C$7) | C$20 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Craiova (Romania) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69 lei (C$22) | C$52 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36 lei (C$12) | C$26 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 143 lei (C$45) | C$117 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 lei (C$40) | C$96 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (C$4.66) | C$9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (C$2.47) | C$5.42 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 lei (C$2.01) | C$7 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,450 lei (C$773) | C$647 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61 lei (C$0.19) | C$0.83 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 109 lei (C$34) | C$35 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (C$5.13) | C$11 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,312 (10,497 lei) in Craiova.
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