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Cost of living in Brasov, Romania compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Brasov (Romania) is 30% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 lei (Dinar 2.904) | Dinar 4.667 | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (Dinar 3.133) | Dinar 4.500 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 lei (Dinar 1.705) | Dinar 3.250 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.20 lei (Dinar 0.786) | Dinar 1.000 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | 6.00 lei (Dinar 1.124) | Dinar 1.100 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.60 lei (Dinar 0.862) | Dinar 0.600 | + 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (Dinar 2.173) | Dinar 4.000 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.20 lei (Dinar 0.599) | Dinar 1.100 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.20 lei (Dinar 0.787) | Dinar 1.500 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.72 lei (Dinar 0.510) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (Dinar 2.810) | Dinar 10 | - 72% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6 lei (Dinar 1.142) | Dinar 1.000 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (Dinar 0.405) | Dinar 0.531 | - 24% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Brasov (Romania) is 18% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,050 lei (Dinar 384) | Dinar 400 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,433 lei (Dinar 269) | Dinar 225 | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 520 lei (Dinar 97) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,048 lei (Dinar 196) | Dinar 350 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 838 lei (Dinar 157) | Dinar 250 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 260 lei (Dinar 49) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (Dinar 7) | Dinar 15 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,557 lei (Dinar 292) | Dinar 250 | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (Dinar 64) | Dinar 95 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 lei (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (Dinar 3.772) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Brasov (Romania) is 12% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 258 lei (Dinar 48) | Dinar 80 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 138 lei (Dinar 26) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 lei (Dinar 46) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 228 lei (Dinar 43) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Brasov (Romania) is 3% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 lei (Dinar 13,113) | Dinar 8,000 | + 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (Dinar 1.139) | Dinar 0.750 | + 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 93 lei (Dinar 17) | Dinar 30 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17 lei (Dinar 3.115) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Brasov (Romania) is 41% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 lei (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.500 | + 249% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (Dinar 4.921) | Dinar 6 | - 21% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 166 lei (Dinar 31) | Dinar 10 | + 212% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (Dinar 3.427) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (Dinar 2.346) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (Dinar 2.409) | Dinar 2.500 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.60 lei (Dinar 0.862) | Dinar 1.000 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 lei (Dinar 1.258) | Dinar 2.000 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 lei (Dinar 3.796) | Dinar 3.000 | + 27% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Brasov (Romania) is 2% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 lei (Dinar 13) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56 lei (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 72 lei (Dinar 14) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 lei (Dinar 19) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (Dinar 3.121) | Dinar 2.000 | + 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6.00 lei (Dinar 1.124) | Dinar 1.000 | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00 lei (Dinar 0.937) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,228 lei (Dinar 417) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (Dinar 0.088) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 126 lei (Dinar 24) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (Dinar 2.529) | Dinar 2.100 | + 20% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brasov (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa
you would need to make just about Dinar 991
(5,291 lei)
in Brasov.
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