Cost of living in Craiova (Romania) is 52% cheaper than in Freiburg (Germany)
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Craiova (Romania) is 51% cheaper than in Freiburg (Germany) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 lei (€4.81) | €12 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 lei (€3.39) | €7 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (€2.43) | €4.08 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.25 lei (€1.06) | €1.20 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 lei (€2.51) | €3.78 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (€1.21) | €2.83 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (€2.57) | €8 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.84 lei (€0.77) | €2.47 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.74 lei (€0.55) | €1.50 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.34 lei (€0.67) | €0.90 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (€5.54) | €7 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.55 lei (€1.12) | €1.71 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.20 lei (€0.44) | €1.43 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Craiova (Romania) is 65% cheaper than in Freiburg (Germany) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,837 lei (€369) | €1,404 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,214 lei (€244) | €957 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 453 lei (€91) | €138 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,087 lei (€219) | €722 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 780 lei (€157) | €540 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 281 lei (€56) | €153 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (€9) | €23 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,828 lei (€367) | €327 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 315 lei (€63) | €120 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 lei (€8) | €3.94 | + 114% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 lei (€4.20) | €12 | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Craiova (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in Freiburg (Germany) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 257 lei (€52) | €63 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 lei (€29) | €44 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 286 lei (€57) | €86 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 lei (€69) | €113 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Craiova (Romania) is 55% cheaper than in Freiburg (Germany) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €24,697 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (€1.21) | €1.61 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 68 lei (€14) | €59 | - 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 19 lei (€3.88) | €27 | - 85% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Craiova (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Freiburg (Germany) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 lei (€8) | €14 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (€5.82) | €13 | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 lei (€14) | €48 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (€4.51) | €3.03 | + 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (€2.50) | €3.09 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (€3.08) | €2.39 | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.68 lei (€1.14) | €2.14 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (€1.79) | €2.49 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei (€4.88) | €19 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Craiova (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Freiburg (Germany) | ||||
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Craiova | Freiburg | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 lei (€14) | €37 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei (€8) | €21 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 122 lei (€24) | €53 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 lei (€25) | €53 | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (€3.20) | €7 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (€1.64) | €2.82 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (€1.32) | €3.78 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,180 lei (€639) | €510 | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.11 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 117 lei (€23) | €42 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (€3.78) | €7 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 73 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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