Brasov, Romania
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Brasov, Romania: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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62%
Quality of life -
26%
Cost of living -
81%
Connectivity -
64%
Weather
46
General
| Currency | BRL |
| Population (in millions) | 0.3 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | Unranked |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Old Town, Schei |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 30 |
| Top selling local beer | Ursus |
| Most popular local dish | Sarmale |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Bran Castle, Black Church, Council Square |
| Discount airline | Wizz Air |
| Major airline | Tarom Airlines |
| Largest ride sharing company | Taxify |
| Primary train stations | Brasov Nord, Brasov Gara, Brasov Bartolomeu |
| Primary airports | Brasov International Airport, Sibiu International Airport, Cluj-Napoca International Airport |
| Best rental car company | Hertz |
| Used car costs | 15000 EUR |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Apple Store Brasov is located at Strada Republicii, Nr. 2, Brasov, Romania |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 40 Mbps |
| Power socket type | C,E,F |
| Supply voltage | 220V |
| Best electronics store | Media Galaxy |
| Best internet carrier | Vodafone |
| Primary cellular carrier | Vodafone |
| Average monthly cost for internet | Approximately 70 EUR |
Shopping
| The best drug store | |
| Best restaurant chain | City Grill |
| The best grocery store | Kaufland |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $7,945 / year |
| Average annual income | $14,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 24% |
| Income tax rate | 0% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | It is not possible to provide an accurate answer without more information about the specific mortgage product and lender |
| Suggested ATM take out | 500 RON |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Banca Transilvania |
| Average tip in restaurant | 10-15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 0800 801 112 (police), 112 (ambulance), 0800 801 111 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | Not available |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
62%
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74%
Safety, freedom, rights -
76%
Traffic -
83%
Property to income -
26%
Crime -
50%
Healthcare -
64%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | RON 3,365 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.97% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | RON 1,650 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | RON 23,800 |
Cost of living
26%
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Purchasing Power
49%
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Rent
11%
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Food
34%
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Restaurant
35%
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Workspace
33%
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Transport
20%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | RON 1,889.31 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | RON 1,435.33 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | RON 3,158.21 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | RON 2,345.33 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | RON 56.25 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | RON 6.34 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | RON 4.86 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | RON 13.53 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | RON 32.48 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | RON 2.99 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | RON 28.50 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | RON 3.88 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | RON 6.73 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | RON 23.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | RON 27.42 |
| Apples (1kg) | RON 4.62 |
| Oranges (1kg) | RON 6.29 |
| Potato (1kg) | RON 3.16 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | RON 3.50 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | RON 8.03 |
| Tomato (1kg) | RON 9.41 |
| Banana (1kg) | RON 6.57 |
| Onion (1kg) | RON 3.02 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | RON 38.00 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | RON 35.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | RON 165.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | RON 28.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | RON 8.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | RON 12.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | RON 7.18 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | RON 5.95 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | RON 10.63 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | RON 587.44 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | RON 0.22 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | RON 44.33 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | RON 179.17 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | RON 56.25 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | RON 31.50 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | RON 2.50 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | RON 85.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | RON 7.88 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | RON 109,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | RON 105,625.00 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | RON 2.50 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | RON 2.50 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | RON 22.00 |
