Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 201% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 197% | |||
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| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 197% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 (86 lei) | 32 lei | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (43 lei) | 18 lei | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (31 lei) | 9 lei | + 229% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.15 (10 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$7 (22 lei) | 10 lei | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.74 (16 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (32 lei) | 14 lei | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.64 (15 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 358% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.57 (12 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 416% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.63 (12 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 273% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (70 lei) | 25 lei | + 179% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.41 (11 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.09 (10 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 512% | |
| Housing | + 428% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 428% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$4,588 (15,226 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 583% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,869 (9,522 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 525% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$157 (521 lei) | 390 lei | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,485 (8,246 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 502% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,937 (6,430 lei) | 914 lei | + 603% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$110 (365 lei) | 253 lei | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$75 (248 lei) | 32 lei | + 668% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$407 (1,351 lei) | 1,762 lei | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$269 (894 lei) | 330 lei | + 171% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (42 lei) | 30 lei | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (89 lei) | 23 lei | + 288% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 47% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$84 (277 lei) | 261 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$61 (202 lei) | 131 lei | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$125 (416 lei) | 270 lei | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$160 (531 lei) | 251 lei | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 178% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 178% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,689 (98,531 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.99 (7 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$122 (404 lei) | 74 lei | + 446% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (73 lei) | 21 lei | + 257% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 124% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (37 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (69 lei) | 28 lei | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$156 (516 lei) | 84 lei | + 516% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (35 lei) | 20 lei | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (21 lei) | 13 lei | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$8 (27 lei) | 15 lei | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.25 (11 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.21 (11 lei) | 9 lei | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$27 (90 lei) | 16 lei | + 472% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 100% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$82 (271 lei) | 69 lei | + 295% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$33 (111 lei) | 43 lei | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$291 (964 lei) | 166 lei | + 481% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$112 (372 lei) | 135 lei | + 177% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (48 lei) | 21 lei | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.11 (17 lei) | 9 lei | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (25 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 374% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$507 (1,681 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (1.31 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$75 (250 lei) | 121 lei | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (48 lei) | 16 lei | + 195% | |
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TOTAL | + 201% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 736 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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