Cost of living in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 51% 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$12) | C$23 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 lei (C$9) | C$13 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (C$3.39) | C$6 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.15 lei (C$1.32) | C$2.41 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (C$3.73) | C$4.70 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (C$2.06) | C$3.95 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (C$3.88) | C$11 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.84 lei (C$0.90) | C$4.85 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.71 lei (C$0.86) | C$3.95 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.14 lei (C$1.00) | C$3.50 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 lei (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.93 lei (C$1.88) | C$2.68 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.57 lei (C$0.82) | C$2.16 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 60% 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 | 1,781 lei (C$565) | C$2,300 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,267 lei (C$402) | C$1,599 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 439 lei (C$139) | C$120 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,559 lei (C$495) | C$1,347 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,157 lei (C$367) | C$985 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 463 lei (C$147) | C$69 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 lei (C$14) | C$60 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,558 lei (C$495) | C$311 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 772 lei (C$245) | C$140 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (C$16) | C$10 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 lei (C$13) | C$26 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Râmnicu Vâlcea | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 125 lei (C$40) | C$70 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 lei (C$47) | C$41 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400 lei (C$127) | C$105 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 555 lei (C$176) | C$120 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is about the same as 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$28,712) | C$24,609 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (C$1.96) | C$1.69 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 182 lei (C$58) | C$60 | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 29 lei (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 27% 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 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 lei (C$11) | C$22 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 125 lei (C$40) | C$77 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (C$7) | C$6 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 lei (C$3.21) | C$4.17 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 lei (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 lei (C$3.18) | C$3.11 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (C$2.86) | C$3.02 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 lei (C$5.72) | C$22 | - 74% | |
| 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$31) | C$61 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38 lei (C$12) | C$27 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 88 lei (C$28) | C$118 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 lei (C$48) | C$97 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 lei (C$10) | C$12 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (C$3.31) | C$4.71 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (C$2.54) | C$7 | - 65% | |
| 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 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 lei (C$16) | C$38 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (C$6) | C$13 | - 52% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 67 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
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