Cost of living in Romania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (R$ 59) | R$ 37 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (R$ 40) | R$ 36 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (R$ 10) | R$ 5.46 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 lei (R$ 28) | R$ 25 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.32 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.61 lei (R$ 4.53) | R$ 7 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.83 lei (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (R$ 42) | R$ 46 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 lei (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.39 lei (R$ 4.27) | R$ 4.46 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,649 lei (R$ 4,587) | R$ 3,965 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,461 lei (R$ 3,094) | R$ 2,569 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 580 lei (R$ 729) | R$ 753 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,439 lei (R$ 3,066) | R$ 2,928 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,664 lei (R$ 2,092) | R$ 1,928 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 405 lei (R$ 509) | R$ 551 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei (R$ 50) | R$ 96 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,483 lei (R$ 1,865) | R$ 1,817 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 486 lei (R$ 611) | R$ 632 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62 lei (R$ 78) | R$ 30 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43 lei (R$ 54) | R$ 21 | + 154% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 370 lei (R$ 466) | R$ 265 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 lei (R$ 185) | R$ 272 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 353 lei (R$ 443) | R$ 395 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 416 lei (R$ 522) | R$ 320 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 121,948 lei (R$ 153,305) | R$ 114,865 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 5.98 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 97 lei (R$ 122) | R$ 242 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (R$ 31) | R$ 22 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (R$ 38) | R$ 45 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 275 lei (R$ 346) | R$ 279 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (R$ 29) | R$ 24 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 lei (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 lei (R$ 38) | R$ 20 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (R$ 21) | R$ 5.72 | + 269% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 lei (R$ 56) | R$ 57 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 112 lei (R$ 140) | R$ 114 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 lei (R$ 75) | R$ 59 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 311 lei (R$ 391) | R$ 209 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 259 lei (R$ 326) | R$ 238 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36 lei (R$ 45) | R$ 32 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 lei (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,811 lei (R$ 4,791) | R$ 3,422 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 228 lei (R$ 286) | R$ 140 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 lei (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 173% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 9% more expensive than in Brazil
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