Cost of living in Romania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 lei (R$ 50) | R$ 28 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (R$ 28) | R$ 27 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.13 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 3.88 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 5.58 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.31 lei (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.65 lei (R$ 3.71) | R$ 4.56 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.40 lei (R$ 4.75) | R$ 4.82 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (R$ 39) | R$ 38 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.80 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.54 lei (R$ 3.54) | R$ 3.37 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,016 lei (R$ 4,214) | R$ 3,115 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,030 lei (R$ 2,836) | R$ 1,814 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 448 lei (R$ 625) | R$ 493 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,944 lei (R$ 2,716) | R$ 2,061 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,204 lei (R$ 1,682) | R$ 1,276 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 301 lei (R$ 420) | R$ 357 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (R$ 48) | R$ 79 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,330 lei (R$ 1,858) | R$ 1,672 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 377 lei (R$ 527) | R$ 471 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (R$ 53) | R$ 22 | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 lei (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 lei (R$ 414) | R$ 209 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 175 lei (R$ 245) | R$ 192 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (R$ 466) | R$ 324 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 lei (R$ 504) | R$ 247 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,345 lei (R$ 108,064) | R$ 87,728 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.86 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 4.43 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 69 lei (R$ 97) | R$ 223 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (R$ 43) | R$ 16 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 lei (R$ 54) | R$ 41 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 140 lei (R$ 196) | R$ 217 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (R$ 26) | R$ 15 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.05 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 5.93 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (R$ 14) | R$ 4.07 | + 232% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (R$ 48) | R$ 43 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 lei (R$ 136) | R$ 94 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 lei (R$ 69) | R$ 53 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 132 lei (R$ 185) | R$ 219 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189 lei (R$ 265) | R$ 183 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (R$ 33) | R$ 25 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,494 lei (R$ 3,485) | R$ 3,532 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.57 lei (R$ 0.80) | R$ 1.27 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 181 lei (R$ 252) | R$ 117 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 172% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 15% more expensive than in Brazil
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