Cost of living in Craiova (Romania) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 60% | |||
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| Food in Craiova (Romania) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Craiova | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 lei (C$7) | C$23 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 lei (C$4.99) | C$13 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (C$3.50) | C$6 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.24 lei (C$1.55) | C$2.41 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (C$3.67) | C$4.70 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.46 lei (C$1.62) | C$3.95 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (C$3.58) | C$11 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.66 lei (C$1.08) | C$4.85 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.68 lei (C$0.79) | C$3.95 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (C$0.98) | C$3.50 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.52 lei (C$1.64) | C$2.68 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.90 lei (C$0.56) | C$2.16 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Craiova (Romania) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Craiova | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,125 lei (C$630) | C$2,300 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,336 lei (C$396) | C$1,599 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 478 lei (C$142) | C$120 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,119 lei (C$332) | C$1,347 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 811 lei (C$240) | C$985 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 319 lei (C$95) | C$69 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (C$14) | C$60 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,839 lei (C$545) | C$311 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 315 lei (C$93) | C$140 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 lei (C$12) | C$10 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 lei (C$6) | C$26 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Craiova (Romania) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Craiova | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 258 lei (C$76) | C$70 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 lei (C$42) | C$41 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 285 lei (C$84) | C$105 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 lei (C$102) | C$120 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Craiova (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Craiova | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$24,609 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (C$1.83) | C$1.69 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (C$19) | C$60 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Craiova (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Craiova | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 lei (C$11) | C$8 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (C$9) | C$22 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 lei (C$21) | C$77 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (C$7) | C$6 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (C$3.68) | C$4.17 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (C$4.32) | C$4.59 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.67 lei (C$1.68) | C$3.11 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (C$2.65) | C$3.02 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei (C$7) | C$22 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Craiova (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Craiova | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64 lei (C$19) | C$61 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei (C$12) | C$27 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 139 lei (C$41) | C$118 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 lei (C$37) | C$97 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (C$4.71) | C$12 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (C$2.30) | C$4.71 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (C$2.08) | C$7 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,267 lei (C$969) | C$647 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 lei (C$38) | C$38 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (C$5.54) | C$13 | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 50% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 78 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2025.
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