Cost of living in Arad, Romania vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Arad (Romania) is 50% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 lei (R$ 36) | R$ 35 | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (R$ 15) | R$ 30 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.96 lei (R$ 5.41) | R$ 4.00 | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 lei (R$ 13) | R$ 24 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.12 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 30 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 lei (R$ 5.45) | R$ 9 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.28 lei (R$ 3.12) | R$ 10 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.26 lei (R$ 4.45) | R$ 60 | - 93% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (R$ 43) | R$ 120 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 6.00 | + 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.92 lei (R$ 2.62) | R$ 3.00 | - 13% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Arad (Romania) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,591 lei (R$ 2,171) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 966 lei (R$ 1,318) | R$ 1,450 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 343 lei (R$ 468) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,129 lei (R$ 1,540) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 700 lei (R$ 955) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 240 lei (R$ 328) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (R$ 48) | R$ 70 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,867 lei (R$ 2,548) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 438 lei (R$ 597) | R$ 300 | + 99% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (R$ 60) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 lei (R$ 25) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 101% | |||
Clothes in Arad (Romania) is 101% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 233 lei (R$ 318) | R$ 80 | + 297% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 145 lei (R$ 198) | R$ 60 | + 230% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 272 lei (R$ 372) | R$ 500 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 344 lei (R$ 469) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Arad (Romania) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,857 lei (R$ 110,364) | R$ 15,000 | + 636% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.36 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 4.46 | + 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 64 lei (R$ 88) | R$ 227 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (R$ 29) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Arad (Romania) is 20% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 lei (R$ 25) | R$ 20 | + 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 lei (R$ 29) | R$ 50 | - 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 lei (R$ 96) | R$ 300 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (R$ 33) | R$ 20 | + 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 lei (R$ 32) | R$ 27 | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (R$ 23) | R$ 36 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei (R$ 33) | R$ 60 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Arad (Romania) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 lei (R$ 102) | R$ 200 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (R$ 55) | R$ 80 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 155 lei (R$ 212) | R$ 300 | - 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 156 lei (R$ 213) | R$ 80 | + 167% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei (R$ 25) | R$ 80 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.39 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 5.00 | + 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei (R$ 1.01) | R$ 0.50 | + 101% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 lei (R$ 276) | R$ 300 | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (R$ 21) | R$ 5.00 | + 314% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Arad (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 6,300 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 5,402 (3,958 lei) in Arad.
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