- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Iraq
- Brasov
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brasov, Romania compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brasov (Romania) is 17% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 lei (4,503 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (5,081 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 lei (2,644 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.43 lei (1,287 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00 lei (1,743 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.60 lei (1,336 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (3,370 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.20 lei (930 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.20 lei (1,220 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.72 lei (790 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (4,358 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.66 lei (1,645 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (627 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 69% | |
| 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 (595,540 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,433 lei (416,393 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 520 lei (151,192 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,048 lei (304,388 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 838 lei (243,300 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 260 lei (75,596 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (10,865 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,619 lei (470,192 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 348 lei (100,968 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (10,156 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (5,849 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Brasov (Romania) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 258 lei (74,951 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 138 lei (39,945 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 lei (70,884 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 228 lei (66,236 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 (20,335,523 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (1,766 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 93 lei (27,017 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 15 lei (4,342 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Brasov (Romania) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 lei (12,838 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (9,495 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 166 lei (48,317 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (5,613 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (3,663 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (3,734 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95 lei (1,437 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 lei (2,017 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 lei (5,810 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Brasov (Romania) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 lei (19,102 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 lei (16,268 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 64 lei (18,487 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 lei (29,051 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (4,536 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6.00 lei (1,743 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00 lei (1,453 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 813 lei (236,294 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (137 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 126 lei (36,604 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (3,922 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
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 May 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brasov (Romania) is 17% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,953,125 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 1,625,922 Dinar
(5,597 lei)
in Brasov.
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