Cost of living in Brasov, Romania vs Gibraltar
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Brasov (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 lei (£5.71) | £9 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (£3.47) | £6 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (£2.03) | £3.27 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.40 lei (£0.77) | £1.42 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 lei (£1.83) | £2.78 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (£1.10) | £1.57 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (£2.29) | £3.40 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.86 lei (£0.50) | £1.73 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.90 lei (£0.33) | £2.92 | - 89% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.39 lei (£0.42) | £0.98 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 lei (£4.13) | £5.69 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.95 lei (£1.05) | £1.37 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 lei (£0.55) | £1.31 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 77% | |||
Housing in Brasov (Romania) is 77% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,207 lei (£389) | £2,470 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,380 lei (£243) | £1,426 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 506 lei (£89) | £104 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,487 lei (£262) | £1,386 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,022 lei (£180) | £880 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 227 lei (£40) | £63 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (£8) | £34 | - 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,603 lei (£282) | £350 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 353 lei (£62) | £81 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (£6) | £9 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 lei (£3.01) | £9 | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Brasov (Romania) is 13% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 269 lei (£47) | £39 | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei (£25) | £39 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 360 lei (£63) | £51 | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 391 lei (£69) | £40 | + 73% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Brasov (Romania) is 32% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 71,887 lei (£12,664) | £12,722 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.24 lei (£0.92) | £1.02 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 78 lei (£14) | £23 | - 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (£3.25) | £20 | - 84% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Brasov (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (£4.81) | £2.52 | + 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (£4.65) | £2.50 | + 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 192 lei (£34) | £50 | - 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 lei (£3.15) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (£2.20) | £1.88 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (£2.31) | £2.96 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.11 lei (£0.90) | £1.74 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 lei (£1.28) | £1.56 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 lei (£4.07) | £11 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Brasov (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 lei (£12) | £26 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 39 lei (£7) | £12 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 133 lei (£23) | £22 | + 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 111 lei (£20) | £52 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (£3.04) | £5.25 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei (£1.26) | £1.84 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (£1.24) | £3.05 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,101 lei (£370) | £246 | + 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61 lei (£0.11) | £0.17 | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 136 lei (£24) | £55 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (£3.14) | £2.93 | + 7% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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