Cost of living in Romania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 lei (R$ 39) | R$ 30 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (R$ 22) | R$ 31 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.29 lei (R$ 5.57) | R$ 4.39 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (R$ 19) | R$ 20 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.36 lei (R$ 4.60) | R$ 7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.85 lei (R$ 3.00) | R$ 4.83 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.63 lei (R$ 3.83) | R$ 5.69 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (R$ 31) | R$ 42 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.25 lei (R$ 3.43) | R$ 3.82 | - 10% | |
| 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 | 2,850 lei (R$ 3,003) | R$ 2,814 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,165 lei (R$ 2,281) | R$ 2,001 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 522 lei (R$ 549) | R$ 569 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,874 lei (R$ 1,974) | R$ 2,236 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,229 lei (R$ 1,295) | R$ 1,472 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307 lei (R$ 323) | R$ 404 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei (R$ 42) | R$ 84 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,549 lei (R$ 1,632) | R$ 2,006 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 lei (R$ 399) | R$ 586 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (R$ 49) | R$ 26 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 64 lei (R$ 68) | R$ 19 | + 260% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 lei (R$ 308) | R$ 244 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 161 lei (R$ 169) | R$ 219 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 lei (R$ 378) | R$ 349 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 411 lei (R$ 433) | R$ 266 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 91,985 lei (R$ 96,906) | R$ 98,696 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 88 lei (R$ 93) | R$ 222 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (R$ 33) | R$ 17 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 lei (R$ 36) | R$ 52 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 139 lei (R$ 146) | R$ 244 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (R$ 12) | R$ 4.57 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 lei (R$ 46) | R$ 48 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 99 lei (R$ 105) | R$ 92 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (R$ 52) | R$ 53 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 153 lei (R$ 161) | R$ 189 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 lei (R$ 195) | R$ 189 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,908 lei (R$ 4,117) | R$ 3,925 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 lei (R$ 0.18) | R$ 1.29 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 232 lei (R$ 244) | R$ 122 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 lei (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 10% cheaper than in Brazil
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