Cost of living in Romania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (R$ 53) | R$ 36 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei (R$ 29) | R$ 34 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 5.83 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.96 lei (R$ 5.30) | R$ 9 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.61 lei (R$ 3.86) | R$ 5.65 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.98 lei (R$ 4.25) | R$ 6 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (R$ 35) | R$ 44 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.08 lei (R$ 4.37) | R$ 4.93 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Romania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,579 lei (R$ 3,826) | R$ 3,726 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,317 lei (R$ 2,477) | R$ 2,511 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 727 lei (R$ 778) | R$ 596 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,975 lei (R$ 2,112) | R$ 2,634 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,464 lei (R$ 1,565) | R$ 1,693 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421 lei (R$ 450) | R$ 517 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (R$ 44) | R$ 89 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,519 lei (R$ 1,623) | R$ 2,001 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 532 lei (R$ 569) | R$ 628 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 lei (R$ 57) | R$ 29 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 lei (R$ 55) | R$ 21 | + 168% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 335 lei (R$ 358) | R$ 251 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 182 lei (R$ 194) | R$ 247 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 342 lei (R$ 366) | R$ 410 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 450 lei (R$ 482) | R$ 305 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,966 lei (R$ 107,934) | R$ 115,820 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 5.54 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (R$ 96) | R$ 230 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (R$ 38) | R$ 22 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (R$ 33) | R$ 45 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 209 lei (R$ 223) | R$ 264 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (R$ 26) | R$ 23 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 lei (R$ 21) | R$ 19 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (R$ 16) | R$ 5.28 | + 204% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (R$ 52) | R$ 55 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 131 lei (R$ 140) | R$ 113 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei (R$ 71) | R$ 67 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 123 lei (R$ 131) | R$ 210 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212 lei (R$ 227) | R$ 197 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei (R$ 33) | R$ 29 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,265 lei (R$ 3,490) | R$ 4,212 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 lei (R$ 0.39) | R$ 1.29 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192 lei (R$ 205) | R$ 125 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 9% cheaper than in Brazil
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