- Cost of Living
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- Abu Ghraib
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Cost of living in Brasov, Romania compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Brasov (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 lei (4,889 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (5,276 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 lei (2,870 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.20 lei (1,324 Dinar) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 6.00 lei (1,892 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.60 lei (1,451 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (3,659 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.20 lei (1,009 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.20 lei (1,325 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.72 lei (858 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (4,731 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6 lei (1,924 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (681 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Brasov (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,050 lei (646,598 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,433 lei (452,092 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 520 lei (164,154 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,048 lei (330,484 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 838 lei (264,159 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 260 lei (82,077 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (11,796 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,557 lei (491,235 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (108,429 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 lei (10,656 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (6,351 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Brasov (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 258 lei (81,377 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 138 lei (43,369 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 lei (76,961 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 228 lei (71,914 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Brasov (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 lei (22,078,960 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (1,918 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 245% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 93 lei (29,333 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17 lei (5,245 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Brasov (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 lei (14,693 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (8,286 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 166 lei (52,459 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (5,770 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (3,950 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (4,056 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.60 lei (1,451 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 lei (2,118 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 lei (6,392 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Brasov (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 lei (21,461 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56 lei (17,663 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 72 lei (22,853 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 lei (31,541 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (5,256 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6.00 lei (1,892 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00 lei (1,577 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,228 lei (702,638 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (148 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 126 lei (39,742 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (4,258 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brasov (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,920,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 1,320,701 Dinar
(4,187 lei)
in Brasov.
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