Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 51% cheaper than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada)
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Arad (Romania) is 57% cheaper than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 lei (C$8) | C$21 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (C$5.32) | C$12 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (C$3.19) | C$6 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.80 lei (C$1.13) | C$3.20 | - 65% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 lei (C$2.72) | C$3.88 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.78 lei (C$1.42) | C$5.14 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (C$4.05) | C$8 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 lei (C$1.15) | C$4.04 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.06 lei (C$0.61) | C$2.64 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.60 lei (C$1.07) | C$3.58 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (C$10) | C$15 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (C$1.88) | C$2.62 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.26 lei (C$0.67) | C$1.67 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Arad (Romania) is 71% cheaper than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,831 lei (C$544) | C$2,265 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,204 lei (C$358) | C$1,698 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 338 lei (C$100) | C$204 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,200 lei (C$357) | C$1,312 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 853 lei (C$254) | C$1,062 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268 lei (C$80) | C$155 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (C$11) | C$57 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,781 lei (C$530) | C$344 | + 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 lei (C$128) | C$121 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (C$13) | C$10 | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 lei (C$5.08) | C$22 | - 76% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Arad (Romania) is about the same as in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 lei (C$66) | C$54 | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 139 lei (C$41) | C$40 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 283 lei (C$84) | C$102 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 327 lei (C$97) | C$106 | - 9% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Arad (Romania) is 61% cheaper than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,410 lei (C$23,909) | C$24,467 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.25 lei (C$1.56) | C$1.61 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (C$19) | C$92 | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (C$6) | C$29 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 20% cheaper than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei (C$6) | C$12 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$14 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75 lei (C$22) | C$74 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (C$7) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 lei (C$7) | C$5.28 | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (C$4.87) | C$4.87 | - 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (C$2.07) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 lei (C$3.55) | C$2.71 | + 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 lei (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | C$47 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | C$28 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$89 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$11 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$4.79 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.82 lei (C$0.24) | C$0.33 | - 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$39 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (C$4.80) | C$14 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 69 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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