- 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 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.72 lei (R$ 4.29) | R$ 3.27 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.18 lei (R$ 4.71) | R$ 4.81 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.85 lei (R$ 3.50) | R$ 5.66 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.23 lei (R$ 2.02) | R$ 3.25 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei (R$ 2.97) | R$ 4.59 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (R$ 26) | R$ 40 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.43 lei (R$ 4.94) | R$ 6 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.24 lei (R$ 2.03) | R$ 3.22 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,657 lei (R$ 2,413) | R$ 3,131 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,689 lei (R$ 1,534) | R$ 1,946 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 408 lei (R$ 371) | R$ 632 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,633 lei (R$ 1,483) | R$ 2,132 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,118 lei (R$ 1,016) | R$ 1,335 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 267 lei (R$ 243) | R$ 397 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (R$ 35) | R$ 81 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,490 lei (R$ 1,353) | R$ 1,728 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 363 lei (R$ 329) | R$ 424 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (R$ 32) | R$ 21 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 lei (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280 lei (R$ 254) | R$ 204 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 156 lei (R$ 142) | R$ 181 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 337 lei (R$ 306) | R$ 337 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 381 lei (R$ 346) | R$ 254 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,613 lei (R$ 75,940) | R$ 87,068 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.65 lei (R$ 5.13) | R$ 4.35 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (R$ 59) | R$ 201 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (R$ 26) | R$ 47 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 116 lei (R$ 105) | R$ 230 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (R$ 14) | R$ 14 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.49 lei (R$ 4.99) | R$ 5.84 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 4.03 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (R$ 27) | R$ 39 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (R$ 72) | R$ 97 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 lei (R$ 43) | R$ 50 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (R$ 131) | R$ 175 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 135 lei (R$ 123) | R$ 179 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (R$ 19) | R$ 24 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,406 lei (R$ 2,185) | R$ 2,696 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 lei (R$ 0.76) | R$ 1.22 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (R$ 171) | R$ 117 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.908
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Cost of living in Romania is 25% cheaper than in Brazil
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