Cost of living in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Râmnicu Vâlcea | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 lei (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 lei (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (C$3.20) | C$5.78 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.15 lei (C$1.24) | C$1.97 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (C$3.52) | C$4.31 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (C$1.94) | C$3.89 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (C$3.66) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.84 lei (C$0.85) | C$4.59 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.71 lei (C$0.81) | C$3.65 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.14 lei (C$0.94) | C$3.41 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 lei (C$7) | C$19 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.93 lei (C$1.78) | C$2.55 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.57 lei (C$0.77) | C$2.11 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Râmnicu Vâlcea | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,544 lei (C$463) | C$2,291 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,030 lei (C$309) | C$1,332 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 439 lei (C$132) | C$124 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,100 lei (C$330) | C$1,235 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 800 lei (C$240) | C$875 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 lei (C$120) | C$68 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei (C$12) | C$54 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,572 lei (C$471) | C$311 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 772 lei (C$231) | C$140 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (C$15) | C$10 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 lei (C$12) | C$25 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Râmnicu Vâlcea | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 125 lei (C$37) | C$57 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 lei (C$45) | C$41 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400 lei (C$120) | C$105 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 555 lei (C$166) | C$117 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Râmnicu Vâlcea | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,424 lei (C$27,099) | C$22,942 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.67 lei (C$1.70) | C$1.66 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 120 lei (C$36) | C$67 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 29 lei (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Râmnicu Vâlcea | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (C$9) | C$8 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 lei (C$10) | C$22 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 125 lei (C$37) | C$77 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (C$7) | C$6 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 lei (C$3.03) | C$4.17 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 lei (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 lei (C$3.00) | C$3.11 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (C$2.70) | C$2.78 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 lei (C$5.39) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Râmnicu Vâlcea | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 lei (C$29) | C$53 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38 lei (C$11) | C$26 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88 lei (C$26) | C$135 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 lei (C$45) | C$96 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 lei (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (C$3.13) | C$4.71 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (C$2.40) | C$7 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 lei (C$0.06) | C$0.24 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 lei (C$15) | C$37 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (C$5.75) | C$11 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 89 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
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