- 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 (4,682 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (5,283 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 lei (2,749 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.43 lei (1,338 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00 lei (1,812 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.60 lei (1,389 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (3,504 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.20 lei (967 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.20 lei (1,269 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.72 lei (822 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (4,531 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.66 lei (1,711 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (652 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 (619,210 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,433 lei (432,943 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 520 lei (157,201 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,048 lei (316,486 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 838 lei (252,970 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 260 lei (78,600 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (11,297 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,619 lei (488,880 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 348 lei (104,981 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (10,559 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (6,082 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Brasov (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 258 lei (77,930 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 138 lei (41,532 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 lei (73,701 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 228 lei (68,868 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Brasov (Romania) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 lei (21,143,763 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (1,836 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 230% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 93 lei (28,091 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 15 lei (4,515 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Brasov (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 lei (13,348 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (9,872 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 166 lei (50,237 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (5,836 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (3,809 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (3,882 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95 lei (1,494 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 lei (2,098 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 lei (6,041 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Brasov (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 lei (19,861 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 lei (16,915 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 64 lei (19,222 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 lei (30,205 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (4,716 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6.00 lei (1,812 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00 lei (1,510 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 813 lei (245,685 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (142 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 126 lei (38,059 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (4,078 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 232 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,750,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 1,146,866 Dinar
(3,797 lei)
in Brasov.
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