Cost of living in Brasov (Romania) is 69% cheaper than in Bern (Switzerland)
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Food | - 73% | |||
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Food in Brasov (Romania) is 73% cheaper than in Bern (Switzerland) | ||||
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Brasov | Bern | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (CHF 7) | CHF 24 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (CHF 4.86) | CHF 15 | - 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (CHF 2.51) | CHF 13 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.66 lei (CHF 0.91) | CHF 1.88 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | 11 lei (CHF 2.15) | CHF 9 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (CHF 1.26) | CHF 4.05 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (CHF 3.14) | CHF 11 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.15 lei (CHF 0.61) | CHF 4.08 | - 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.43 lei (CHF 0.48) | CHF 2.42 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.70 lei (CHF 0.53) | CHF 2.39 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (CHF 5.20) | CHF 18 | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (CHF 1.20) | CHF 2.55 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.76 lei (CHF 0.54) | CHF 2.16 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Brasov (Romania) is 74% cheaper than in Bern (Switzerland) | ||||
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Brasov | Bern | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,216 lei (CHF 628) | CHF 2,567 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,316 lei (CHF 452) | CHF 1,895 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462 lei (CHF 90) | CHF 191 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,184 lei (CHF 427) | CHF 1,582 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,492 lei (CHF 291) | CHF 1,127 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 353 lei (CHF 69) | CHF 110 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (CHF 8) | CHF 41 | - 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,604 lei (CHF 313) | CHF 501 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 399 lei (CHF 78) | CHF 166 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 lei (CHF 2.94) | CHF 31 | - 91% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Brasov (Romania) is 40% cheaper than in Bern (Switzerland) | ||||
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Brasov | Bern | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 364 lei (CHF 71) | CHF 99 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 177 lei (CHF 35) | CHF 56 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 315 lei (CHF 62) | CHF 126 | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 410 lei (CHF 80) | CHF 189 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 68% | |||
Transportation in Brasov (Romania) is 68% cheaper than in Bern (Switzerland) | ||||
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Brasov | Bern | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 71,619 lei (CHF 13,987) | CHF 31,518 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (CHF 1.43) | CHF 1.78 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (CHF 17) | CHF 76 | - 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (CHF 3.82) | CHF 35 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Brasov (Romania) is 63% cheaper than in Bern (Switzerland) | ||||
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Brasov | Bern | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (CHF 5.33) | CHF 10 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 lei (CHF 5.23) | CHF 30 | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 207 lei (CHF 40) | CHF 129 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (CHF 4.55) | CHF 7 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (CHF 3.09) | CHF 4.04 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (CHF 3.08) | CHF 3.96 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.82 lei (CHF 1.14) | CHF 3.42 | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 lei (CHF 1.52) | CHF 3.39 | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35 lei (CHF 7) | CHF 43 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 66% | |||
Entertainment in Brasov (Romania) is 66% cheaper than in Bern (Switzerland) | ||||
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Brasov | Bern | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69 lei (CHF 14) | CHF 62 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 47 lei (CHF 9) | CHF 39 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156 lei (CHF 31) | CHF 155 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 195 lei (CHF 38) | CHF 117 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29 lei (CHF 5.63) | CHF 14 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (CHF 2.02) | CHF 5.11 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (CHF 1.51) | CHF 6 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,099 lei (CHF 410) | CHF 551 | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.62 lei (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.36 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 166 lei (CHF 32) | CHF 85 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (CHF 3.97) | CHF 8 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 69% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 79 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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