Cost of living in Romania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (R$ 56) | R$ 36 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 lei (R$ 30) | R$ 35 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 5.48 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.88 lei (R$ 5.17) | R$ 10 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.66 lei (R$ 3.88) | R$ 5.76 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.35 lei (R$ 4.60) | R$ 5.88 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (R$ 36) | R$ 44 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79 lei (R$ 4.02) | R$ 4.95 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,751 lei (R$ 3,975) | R$ 3,774 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,284 lei (R$ 2,420) | R$ 2,500 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 632 lei (R$ 669) | R$ 622 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,120 lei (R$ 2,246) | R$ 2,713 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,495 lei (R$ 1,584) | R$ 1,676 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 440 lei (R$ 467) | R$ 614 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (R$ 43) | R$ 90 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,583 lei (R$ 1,677) | R$ 1,939 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 468 lei (R$ 496) | R$ 659 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (R$ 51) | R$ 30 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 lei (R$ 41) | R$ 21 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 lei (R$ 309) | R$ 258 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 190 lei (R$ 201) | R$ 253 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (R$ 364) | R$ 406 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 399 lei (R$ 423) | R$ 314 | + 35% | |
| 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 | 102,208 lei (R$ 108,292) | R$ 117,955 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (R$ 7) | R$ 5.48 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 94 lei (R$ 99) | R$ 233 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (R$ 31) | R$ 22 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (R$ 31) | R$ 44 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 216 lei (R$ 229) | R$ 259 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (R$ 26) | R$ 23 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 lei (R$ 23) | R$ 19 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (R$ 14) | R$ 5.33 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 lei (R$ 51) | R$ 55 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Romania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (R$ 144) | R$ 111 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei (R$ 70) | R$ 64 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149 lei (R$ 158) | R$ 239 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (R$ 224) | R$ 205 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (R$ 35) | R$ 29 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,399 lei (R$ 3,601) | R$ 4,422 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (R$ 0.40) | R$ 1.26 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (R$ 199) | R$ 131 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 11% cheaper than in Brazil
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