Cost of living in Craiova (Romania) is 4% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Craiova (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Craiova | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 lei (R$ 30) | R$ 38 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 lei (R$ 21) | R$ 31 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.24 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 4.82 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.46 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (R$ 15) | R$ 34 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.66 lei (R$ 4.66) | R$ 11 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.68 lei (R$ 3.41) | R$ 4.98 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (R$ 4.23) | R$ 5.65 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (R$ 33) | R$ 37 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.52 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.90 lei (R$ 2.43) | R$ 7 | - 65% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Craiova (Romania) is 11% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Craiova | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,125 lei (R$ 2,708) | R$ 2,404 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,336 lei (R$ 1,702) | R$ 1,420 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 478 lei (R$ 610) | R$ 250 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,119 lei (R$ 1,425) | R$ 1,698 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 811 lei (R$ 1,033) | R$ 1,077 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 319 lei (R$ 407) | R$ 279 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (R$ 59) | R$ 85 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,839 lei (R$ 2,344) | R$ 2,104 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 315 lei (R$ 402) | R$ 602 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 lei (R$ 53) | R$ 12 | + 358% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 lei (R$ 27) | R$ 14 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Craiova (Romania) is 27% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Craiova | Bauru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 258 lei (R$ 328) | R$ 218 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 lei (R$ 181) | R$ 163 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 285 lei (R$ 363) | R$ 332 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 lei (R$ 437) | R$ 286 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Craiova (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Craiova | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 72,761 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 5.90 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (R$ 84) | R$ 161 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (R$ 25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Craiova (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Craiova | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 lei (R$ 48) | R$ 23 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (R$ 37) | R$ 79 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 lei (R$ 91) | R$ 217 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (R$ 29) | R$ 18 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (R$ 19) | R$ 16 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.67 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (R$ 11) | R$ 4.01 | + 184% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei (R$ 31) | R$ 41 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Craiova (Romania) is 22% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Craiova | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64 lei (R$ 82) | R$ 66 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei (R$ 52) | R$ 40 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 139 lei (R$ 177) | R$ 132 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 lei (R$ 160) | R$ 104 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (R$ 20) | R$ 22 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,267 lei (R$ 4,163) | R$ 3,568 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 0.81 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 lei (R$ 162) | R$ 104 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 142% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 112 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
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