Cost of living in Brasov is 59% higher than in Brest (without rent).
Rent in Brasov is 109% more expensive than in Brest.
Cost of living including rent in Brasov is 81% higher than in Brest.
Food in Brasov is 70% more expensive than in Brest.
Transport in Brasov is 20% more expensive than in Brest.
| Brasov | Brest | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Brasov | Brest | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.7 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 53.3 $ | 27.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.22 $ | 6.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.68 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.13 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2 $ | 0.66 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.28 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.37 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.36 $ | 6.27 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.63 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.38 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.75 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.08 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.55 $ | 1.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.91 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.9 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.54 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.98 $ | 5.39 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 34.9 $ | 6.03 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.92 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.56 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.17 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.54 $ | 0.36 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
91.5 $ | 32.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
141 $ | 51 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.12 $ | 9.57 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 345 $ | 157 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 649 $ | 267 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 491 $ | 292 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 876 $ | 404 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,677 $ | 888 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,978 $ | 686 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 911 $ | 442 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.04 % | 17.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.7 $ | 29.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.88 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Haircut | 6.45 $ | 2.59 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86 $ | 100 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62.8 $ | 55.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 409 $ | 303 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,356 $ | 5,716 $ |