- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Iraq
- Brasov
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brasov, Romania compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brasov (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 lei (4,840 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (5,223 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 lei (2,842 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.20 lei (1,311 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00 lei (1,874 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.60 lei (1,436 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (3,622 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.20 lei (999 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.20 lei (1,311 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.72 lei (849 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (4,684 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6 lei (1,904 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (674 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 66% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Brasov (Romania) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,050 lei (640,135 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,433 lei (447,573 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 520 lei (162,513 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,048 lei (327,181 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 838 lei (261,519 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 260 lei (81,257 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (11,679 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,557 lei (486,325 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (107,345 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 lei (10,549 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (6,287 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Brasov (Romania) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 258 lei (80,563 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 138 lei (42,936 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 lei (76,192 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 228 lei (71,196 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Brasov (Romania) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 lei (21,858,269 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (1,899 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 93 lei (29,040 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17 lei (5,193 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Brasov (Romania) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 lei (14,546 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (8,203 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 166 lei (51,935 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (5,713 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (3,911 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (4,016 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.60 lei (1,436 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 lei (2,097 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 lei (6,328 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Brasov (Romania) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 lei (21,246 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 lei (17,487 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 72 lei (22,625 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 lei (31,226 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (5,203 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6.00 lei (1,874 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00 lei (1,561 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,228 lei (695,614 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (147 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 126 lei (39,345 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (4,216 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 140 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
312.261
IQD
/
RON
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Cost of living in Brasov (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,760,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 1,507,077 Dinar
(4,826 lei)
in Brasov.
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