- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Iraq
- Brasov
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brasov, Romania compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brasov (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 lei (4,568 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (4,951 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 lei (2,682 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.39 lei (1,293 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00 lei (1,768 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.60 lei (1,356 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (3,418 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.20 lei (943 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.20 lei (1,238 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.72 lei (802 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (4,420 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.86 lei (1,726 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (637 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 (604,127 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,433 lei (422,397 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 520 lei (153,372 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,048 lei (308,777 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 838 lei (246,808 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 260 lei (76,686 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (11,022 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,557 lei (458,968 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 335 lei (98,683 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 lei (9,956 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (5,933 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Brasov (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 258 lei (76,032 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 138 lei (40,521 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 lei (71,906 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 228 lei (67,191 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Brasov (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 lei (20,628,718 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (1,792 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 222% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 93 lei (27,407 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17 lei (5,047 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 (13,728 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (7,741 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 166 lei (49,014 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (5,391 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (3,653 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 lei (3,614 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.73 lei (1,394 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 lei (1,979 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 lei (5,972 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Brasov (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 lei (19,855 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 lei (16,503 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 72 lei (21,352 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 lei (29,470 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (4,514 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6.00 lei (1,768 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00 lei (1,473 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,228 lei (656,485 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (139 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 126 lei (37,132 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (3,978 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 155 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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IQD
/
RON
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Cost of living in Brasov (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,730,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 1,118,843 Dinar
(3,797 lei)
in Brasov.
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