Cost of living in Brasov, Romania vs San Juan, Argentina
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| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brasov (Romania) is 83% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 lei (ARS $689) | ARS $367 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (ARS $419) | ARS $301 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (ARS $245) | ARS $88 | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.40 lei (ARS $94) | ARS $60 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei (ARS $221) | ARS $78 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (ARS $133) | ARS $55 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (ARS $277) | ARS $129 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.86 lei (ARS $61) | ARS $44 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.90 lei (ARS $40) | ARS $27 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.39 lei (ARS $51) | ARS $58 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 lei (ARS $498) | ARS $201 | + 147% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.95 lei (ARS $126) | ARS $92 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 lei (ARS $67) | ARS $32 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Brasov (Romania) is 91% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,207 lei (ARS $46,921) | ARS $20,002 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,380 lei (ARS $29,332) | ARS $11,466 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 506 lei (ARS $10,746) | ARS $3,242 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,487 lei (ARS $31,605) | ARS $11,715 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,022 lei (ARS $21,719) | ARS $10,117 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 227 lei (ARS $4,821) | ARS $2,131 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (ARS $993) | ARS $1,505 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,603 lei (ARS $34,073) | ARS $23,718 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 353 lei (ARS $7,502) | ARS $4,797 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (ARS $737) | ARS $226 | + 227% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 lei (ARS $363) | ARS $164 | + 122% | |
| Clothes | + 135% | |||
| Clothes in Brasov (Romania) is 135% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 269 lei (ARS $5,709) | ARS $1,556 | + 267% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei (ARS $3,053) | ARS $1,430 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 360 lei (ARS $7,643) | ARS $4,439 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 391 lei (ARS $8,308) | ARS $3,546 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Brasov (Romania) is 43% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 71,887 lei (ARS $1,528,062) | ARS $558,062 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.24 lei (ARS $111) | ARS $44 | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 78 lei (ARS $1,656) | ARS $1,866 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (ARS $392) | ARS $756 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 154% | |||
| Personal Care in Brasov (Romania) is 154% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (ARS $581) | ARS $128 | + 355% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (ARS $562) | ARS $150 | + 275% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 192 lei (ARS $4,086) | ARS $769 | + 431% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 lei (ARS $380) | ARS $66 | + 478% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (ARS $266) | ARS $108 | + 146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (ARS $278) | ARS $201 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.11 lei (ARS $109) | ARS $83 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 lei (ARS $154) | ARS $122 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 lei (ARS $491) | ARS $302 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Brasov (Romania) is 46% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 lei (ARS $1,406) | ARS $731 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39 lei (ARS $828) | ARS $521 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 133 lei (ARS $2,835) | ARS $956 | + 197% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 111 lei (ARS $2,364) | ARS $1,359 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (ARS $367) | ARS $313 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei (ARS $152) | ARS $152 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (ARS $149) | ARS $91 | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,101 lei (ARS $44,657) | ARS $58,928 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61 lei (ARS $13) | ARS $2.16 | + 497% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 136 lei (ARS $2,888) | ARS $1,567 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (ARS $378) | ARS $248 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 332 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brasov (Romania) is 72% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $94,639 (4,452 lei) in Brasov to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $55,000 in San Juan.
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