Cost of living in Romania compared to Canada
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Romania is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Romania | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (C$14) | C$23 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (C$7) | C$13 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (C$4.71) | C$8 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (C$1.93) | C$3.06 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 lei (C$4.28) | C$5.15 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (C$2.49) | C$4.85 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (C$5.36) | C$10 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.81 lei (C$1.42) | C$4.58 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.55 lei (C$1.05) | C$3.03 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.84 lei (C$1.14) | C$3.46 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (C$10) | C$18 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (C$2.04) | C$2.62 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.96 lei (C$1.17) | C$3.01 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Romania is 64% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Romania | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450 lei (C$1,021) | C$2,801 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,340 lei (C$693) | C$2,236 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 473 lei (C$140) | C$219 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,014 lei (C$596) | C$1,943 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,491 lei (C$441) | C$1,567 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322 lei (C$95) | C$133 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (C$11) | C$70 | - 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,476 lei (C$437) | C$416 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 432 lei (C$128) | C$195 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (C$13) | C$14 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 lei (C$16) | C$30 | - 47% | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Romania is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Romania | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 317 lei (C$94) | C$81 | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 lei (C$54) | C$52 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (C$99) | C$122 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 417 lei (C$123) | C$148 | - 16% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Romania | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,948 lei (C$29,583) | C$29,369 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (C$2.35) | C$1.85 | + 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (C$24) | C$112 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Romania | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (C$8) | C$12 | - 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (C$9) | C$30 | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 212 lei (C$63) | C$101 | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (C$7) | C$9 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (C$4.75) | C$6 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 lei (C$5.26) | C$5.78 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (C$2.44) | C$4.13 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (C$4.06) | C$3.03 | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (C$15) | C$31 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Romania | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (C$37) | C$66 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 65 lei (C$19) | C$30 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136 lei (C$40) | C$163 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 193 lei (C$57) | C$109 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 lei (C$8) | C$13 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (C$3.46) | C$5.06 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (C$2.82) | C$7 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,334 lei (C$987) | C$811 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (C$0.11) | C$0.43 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 191 lei (C$57) | C$58 | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (C$7) | C$17 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Romania is 50% cheaper than in Canada
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