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| Food in Brasov (Romania) is 54% cheaper than in Laguna Niguel, California (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brasov (Romania) | Laguna Niguel, California (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 37 lei ($9) | $16 | 48% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 20 lei ($4.61) | $8 | 39% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 11 lei ($2.59) | $5.00 | 48% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 4.74 lei ($1.10) | $0.93 | 19% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 12 lei ($2.79) | $3.94 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 5.13 lei ($1.19) | $3.91 | 69% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 14 lei ($3.17) | $5.67 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 3.60 lei ($0.84) | $2.68 | 69% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1.78 lei ($0.41) | $1.55 | 73% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 3.08 lei ($0.72) | $2.14 | 67% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 27 lei ($6) | $16 | 61% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 6 lei ($1.40) | $1.55 | 10% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 3.01 lei ($0.70) | $2.81 | 75% |
| Housing in Brasov (Romania) is 77% cheaper than in Laguna Niguel, California (United States) | ||
| Brasov (Romania) | Laguna Niguel, California (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,707 lei ($630) | $2,821 | 78% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,477 lei ($344) | $2,581 | 87% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 395 lei ($92) | $218 | 58% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,631 lei ($380) | $1,774 | 79% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,026 lei ($239) | $1,657 | 86% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 250 lei ($58) | $103 | 43% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 39 lei ($9) | $50 | 82% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,637 lei ($381) | $411 | 7% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 335 lei ($78) | $142 | 45% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 37 lei ($9) | $14 | 39% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 21 lei ($4.85) | $19 | 74% |
| Clothes in Brasov (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Laguna Niguel, California (United States) | ||
| Brasov (Romania) | Laguna Niguel, California (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 260 lei ($61) | $50 | 21% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 144 lei ($33) | $47 | 29% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 337 lei ($78) | $90 | 12% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 385 lei ($90) | $135 | 34% |
| Transportation in Brasov (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Laguna Niguel, California (United States) | ||
| Brasov (Romania) | Laguna Niguel, California (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 74,003 lei ($17,236) | $22,820 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 5.46 lei ($1.27) | $0.96 | 32% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 72 lei ($17) | $60 | 72% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 18 lei ($4.30) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Brasov (Romania) is 55% cheaper than in Laguna Niguel, California (United States) | ||
| Brasov (Romania) | Laguna Niguel, California (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 47 lei ($11) | $8 | 36% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 26 lei ($5.94) | $4.00 | 49% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 170 lei ($40) | $112 | 65% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 18 lei ($4.21) | $8 | 50% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 12 lei ($2.86) | $4.90 | 42% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 12 lei ($2.88) | $7 | 57% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 5.10 lei ($1.19) | $7 | 82% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 7 lei ($1.59) | $2.15 | 26% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 22 lei ($5.03) | $23 | 78% |
| Entertainment in Brasov (Romania) is 52% cheaper than in Laguna Niguel, California (United States) | ||
| Brasov (Romania) | Laguna Niguel, California (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 71 lei ($17) | $51 | 67% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 41 lei ($9) | $25 | 62% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 129 lei ($30) | $265 | 89% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 122 lei ($28) | $82 | 65% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 16 lei ($3.69) | $13 | 71% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 7 lei ($1.72) | $4.86 | 65% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 7 lei ($1.59) | $6 | 75% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 2,076 lei ($484) | $429 | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.61 lei ($0.14) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 131 lei ($30) | $48 | 36% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 17 lei ($4.02) | $9 | 55% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,900 in Laguna Niguel, California you would need to make just about $3,562 (15,294 lei) in Brasov.