Cost of living comparison

China

compared to

Romania

Brasov vs. Beijing Cost of Living Summary

Brasov is 8.6% more expensive than Beijing.

Restaurants: pay 2.4 times more in Brasov
Groceries: pay 4.2% more in Brasov
Transportation: pay 17.9% more in Brasov
Housing: pay 3.0% less in Brasov
Childcare: pay 56.0% less in Brasov
Entertainment and Sports: pay 44.5% more in Brasov
Clothing: pay 20.9% less in Brasov

The cost of restaurants, entertainment and sports, transportation, and groceries in Brasov are more expensive than in Beijing. Expenses including childcare, clothing, and housing are lower in Brasov. Notably, restaurants is significantly more expensive in Brasov.

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Brasov vs. Beijing Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Brasov instead of Beijing, you would:

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pay 2.4 times more for restaurants

	Beijing	Brasov
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$4.47 CN¥29.95	$10.98 RON52.33	+145.4%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$5.22 CN¥34.94	$7.32 RON34.89	+40.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.52 CN¥3.49	$2.40 RON11.44	+359.7%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.27 CN¥1.82	$2.19 RON10.43	+703.3%
Average			+141.8%

Beijing vs. Brasov - Cost of restaurants

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pay 4.2% more for groceries

	Beijing	Brasov
Bread 1 loaf	$1.73 CN¥11.56	$1.39 RON6.64	-19.3%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$7.22 CN¥48.29	$4.42 RON21.04	-38.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.41 CN¥42.89	$5.90 RON28.11	-8.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.02 CN¥13.53	$3.50 RON16.68	+73.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.47 CN¥9.81	$3.09 RON14.73	+110.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.93 CN¥6.25	$0.68 RON3.22	-27.7%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.79 CN¥5.28	$0.70 RON3.32	-11.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.93 CN¥6.21	$0.73 RON3.48	-21.3%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.71 CN¥4.76	$1.20 RON5.74	+69.6%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.32 CN¥2.15	$0.36 RON1.71	+11.4%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.40 CN¥2.66	$0.40 RON1.89	-0.1%
Average			+4.2%

Beijing vs. Brasov - Cost of groceries

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pay 17.9% more for transportation

	Beijing	Brasov
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.96 CN¥33.20	$7.11 RON33.90	+43.4%
Monthly public transit pass	$34.30 CN¥229.59	$23.00 RON109.64	-32.9%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$19,374.76 CN¥130K	$28,531.98 RON136K	+47.3%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$4.68 CN¥31.34	$5.83 RON27.81	+24.6%
Average			+17.9%

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pay 3.0% less for housing

	Beijing	Brasov
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$14.27 CN¥95.50	$9.09 RON43.30	-36.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$936.67 CN¥6,268.85	$686.17 RON3,270.29	-26.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$530.98 CN¥3,553.68	$467.35 RON2,227.37	-12.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$44.49 CN¥297.74	$136.26 RON649.43	+206.3%
Average			-3.0%

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pay 56.0% less for childcare

	Beijing	Brasov
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$653.29 CN¥4,372.25	$443.91 RON2,115.67	-32.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$24,281.96 CN¥163K	$6,921.71 RON32,988.87	-71.5%
Average			-56.0%

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pay 44.5% more for entertainment and sports

	Beijing	Brasov
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.19 CN¥7.99	$3.14 RON14.95	+162.9%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.60 CN¥24.09	$3.62 RON17.23	+0.4%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.33 CN¥28.95	$6.06 RON28.91	+40.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$41.45 CN¥277.40	$57.53 RON274.20	+38.8%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$7.46 CN¥49.91	$9.41 RON44.85	+26.2%
Average			+44.5%

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pay 20.9% less for clothing

	Beijing	Brasov
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$70.55 CN¥472.16	$51.65 RON246.18	-26.8%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$40.41 CN¥270.44	$35.33 RON168.37	-12.6%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$86.99 CN¥582.17	$74.74 RON356.20	-14.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$125.40 CN¥839.26	$89.40 RON426.08	-28.7%
Average			-20.9%

Beijing vs. Brasov - Cost of clothing

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