Cost of living in Craiova (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 56% | |||
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| Food in Craiova (Romania) is 56% 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$20 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 lei (C$4.89) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (C$3.50) | C$5.78 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.25 lei (C$1.52) | C$1.98 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (C$3.62) | C$4.18 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (C$1.75) | C$3.17 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (C$3.70) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.84 lei (C$1.11) | C$4.24 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.74 lei (C$0.79) | C$3.76 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.34 lei (C$0.97) | C$3.41 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (C$8) | C$19 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.55 lei (C$1.61) | C$2.48 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.20 lei (C$0.64) | C$1.93 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Craiova (Romania) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Craiova | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,837 lei (C$532) | C$2,136 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,214 lei (C$351) | C$1,257 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 453 lei (C$131) | C$124 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,087 lei (C$315) | C$1,120 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 780 lei (C$226) | C$805 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 281 lei (C$81) | C$66 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (C$14) | C$54 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,828 lei (C$529) | C$311 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 315 lei (C$91) | C$97 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 lei (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 lei (C$6) | C$25 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| 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) | 257 lei (C$74) | C$60 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 lei (C$41) | C$39 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 286 lei (C$83) | C$98 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 lei (C$99) | C$117 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Craiova (Romania) is 37% 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$22,942 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (C$1.75) | C$1.67 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 68 lei (C$20) | C$67 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16 lei (C$4.61) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Craiova (Romania) is 37% 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 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (C$8) | C$22 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 lei (C$21) | C$77 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (C$6) | C$6 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (C$3.60) | C$3.85 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (C$4.44) | C$4.33 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.68 lei (C$1.64) | C$3.16 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (C$2.58) | C$2.46 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei (C$7) | C$20 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Craiova (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Craiova | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 lei (C$20) | C$51 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei (C$12) | C$27 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 122 lei (C$35) | C$135 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 lei (C$36) | C$96 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (C$4.61) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (C$2.36) | C$5.42 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (C$1.90) | C$7 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,180 lei (C$921) | C$647 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 117 lei (C$34) | C$37 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (C$5.45) | C$11 | - 50% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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