- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (R$ 27) | R$ 29 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 26 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.71 lei (R$ 4.34) | R$ 3.27 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.23 lei (R$ 4.81) | R$ 4.69 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 lei (R$ 3.58) | R$ 5.63 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.26 lei (R$ 2.08) | R$ 3.26 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.30 lei (R$ 3.04) | R$ 4.57 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (R$ 26) | R$ 40 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.40 lei (R$ 4.97) | R$ 6 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.17 lei (R$ 2.00) | R$ 3.24 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,588 lei (R$ 2,384) | R$ 3,161 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,671 lei (R$ 1,540) | R$ 1,962 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 408 lei (R$ 376) | R$ 579 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,615 lei (R$ 1,488) | R$ 2,145 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,087 lei (R$ 1,002) | R$ 1,340 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 265 lei (R$ 244) | R$ 411 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (R$ 32) | R$ 83 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,505 lei (R$ 1,387) | R$ 1,720 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 361 lei (R$ 333) | R$ 433 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (R$ 33) | R$ 21 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 lei (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 269 lei (R$ 248) | R$ 206 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 158 lei (R$ 146) | R$ 183 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (R$ 306) | R$ 330 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 374 lei (R$ 345) | R$ 259 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,567 lei (R$ 74,240) | R$ 86,222 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.62 lei (R$ 5.17) | R$ 4.30 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (R$ 60) | R$ 202 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (R$ 27) | R$ 46 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 116 lei (R$ 107) | R$ 238 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 18 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.63 lei (R$ 5.19) | R$ 6 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (R$ 10) | R$ 4.10 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (R$ 27) | R$ 39 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 lei (R$ 72) | R$ 96 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (R$ 43) | R$ 51 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147 lei (R$ 136) | R$ 178 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 133 lei (R$ 123) | R$ 177 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (R$ 19) | R$ 23 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,437 lei (R$ 2,245) | R$ 2,722 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (R$ 0.71) | R$ 1.13 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 185 lei (R$ 171) | R$ 116 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 25% cheaper than in Brazil
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