Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 116% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania)
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Food | + 100% | |||
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Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 100% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (85 lei) | 47 lei | + 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (49 lei) | 32 lei | + 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 (38 lei) | 14 lei | + 178% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$4.22 (14 lei) | 8 lei | + 77% | |
12 eggs, large | C$8 (26 lei) | 15 lei | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.90 (17 lei) | 10 lei | + 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (33 lei) | 24 lei | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.10 (17 lei) | 5.45 lei | + 217% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.58 (12 lei) | 4.57 lei | + 165% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.48 (15 lei) | 5.42 lei | + 180% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$23 (76 lei) | 29 lei | + 166% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.26 (11 lei) | 10 lei | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.06 (10 lei) | 3.50 lei | + 196% | |
Housing | + 211% | |||
Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 211% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,594 (12,165 lei) | 3,952 lei | + 208% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,844 (9,626 lei) | 2,397 lei | + 302% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$135 (456 lei) | 681 lei | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$3,138 (10,620 lei) | 2,249 lei | + 372% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,201 (7,449 lei) | 1,612 lei | + 362% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$75 (255 lei) | 336 lei | - 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$58 (195 lei) | 36 lei | + 449% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$322 (1,091 lei) | 1,402 lei | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$246 (832 lei) | 594 lei | + 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (38 lei) | 45 lei | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$28 (93 lei) | 44 lei | + 110% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$87 (293 lei) | 333 lei | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$58 (197 lei) | 192 lei | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$140 (474 lei) | 389 lei | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$186 (629 lei) | 422 lei | + 49% | |
Transportation | + 139% | |||
Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 139% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,308 (102,585 lei) | 115,205 lei | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.91 (6 lei) | 7 lei | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$124 (418 lei) | 91 lei | + 360% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$25 (83 lei) | 27 lei | + 213% | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 56% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (38 lei) | 29 lei | + 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$17 (57 lei) | 31 lei | + 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$150 (506 lei) | 251 lei | + 102% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (29 lei) | 24 lei | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (26 lei) | 16 lei | + 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (23 lei) | 24 lei | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.41 (15 lei) | 7 lei | + 109% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.99 (14 lei) | 17 lei | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$23 (78 lei) | 60 lei | + 31% | |
Entertainment | + 55% | |||
Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 55% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (180 lei) | 136 lei | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (106 lei) | 64 lei | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$270 (913 lei) | 170 lei | + 436% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$107 (361 lei) | 197 lei | + 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (41 lei) | 34 lei | + 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.49 (19 lei) | 13 lei | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (24 lei) | 12 lei | + 95% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$778 (2,632 lei) | 3,935 lei | - 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (1.44 lei) | 0.47 lei | + 206% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (197 lei) | 198 lei | - 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$19 (64 lei) | 24 lei | + 167% | |
TOTAL | + 116% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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