Cost of living in Romania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (R$ 33) | R$ 29 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.16 lei (R$ 5.04) | R$ 3.33 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.32 lei (R$ 5.19) | R$ 5.64 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.82 lei (R$ 3.72) | R$ 6.00 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.86 lei (R$ 2.79) | R$ 4.05 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.31 lei (R$ 3.23) | R$ 4.55 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (R$ 28) | R$ 40 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.84 lei (R$ 5.70) | R$ 7 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.55 lei (R$ 2.49) | R$ 3.34 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,861 lei (R$ 2,792) | R$ 3,268 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,731 lei (R$ 1,690) | R$ 1,940 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 385 lei (R$ 376) | R$ 572 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,629 lei (R$ 1,590) | R$ 2,041 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100 lei (R$ 1,074) | R$ 1,339 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 232 lei (R$ 226) | R$ 359 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (R$ 35) | R$ 78 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,545 lei (R$ 1,508) | R$ 1,534 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 355 lei (R$ 346) | R$ 428 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (R$ 37) | R$ 23 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 lei (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 238 lei (R$ 232) | R$ 199 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 lei (R$ 142) | R$ 166 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 324 lei (R$ 316) | R$ 306 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356 lei (R$ 347) | R$ 242 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 84,914 lei (R$ 82,872) | R$ 88,899 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.76 lei (R$ 5.62) | R$ 4.35 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 68 lei (R$ 67) | R$ 211 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (R$ 25) | R$ 18 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (R$ 30) | R$ 43 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130 lei (R$ 127) | R$ 241 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 lei (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 lei (R$ 5.85) | R$ 5.31 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (R$ 10) | R$ 3.69 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 lei (R$ 27) | R$ 37 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92 lei (R$ 90) | R$ 101 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (R$ 47) | R$ 51 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 155 lei (R$ 151) | R$ 219 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 lei (R$ 127) | R$ 177 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 lei (R$ 21) | R$ 23 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,217 lei (R$ 2,164) | R$ 2,791 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (R$ 0.58) | R$ 1.17 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 186 lei (R$ 182) | R$ 114 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 19% cheaper than in Brazil
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