Cost of living in Brasov (Romania) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 54% | |||
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| Food in Brasov (Romania) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Brasov | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (£5.69) | £13 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (£4.19) | £6 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (£2.28) | £3.87 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.85 lei (£0.82) | £1.20 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (£1.88) | £3.27 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (£1.08) | £2.36 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (£2.70) | £5.27 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.45 lei (£0.58) | £2.35 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.37 lei (£0.40) | £1.03 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.90 lei (£0.49) | £2.83 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (£4.46) | £9 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (£1.03) | £1.79 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.02 lei (£0.51) | £1.34 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Brasov (Romania) is 58% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Brasov | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,259 lei (£548) | £953 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,342 lei (£394) | £1,073 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 421 lei (£71) | £297 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,227 lei (£374) | £702 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,610 lei (£271) | £544 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 241 lei (£41) | £125 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (£7) | £25 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,604 lei (£270) | £418 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 399 lei (£67) | £129 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 lei (£6) | £7 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 lei (£2.53) | £13 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Brasov (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Brasov | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 364 lei (£61) | £69 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 177 lei (£30) | £37 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 lei (£50) | £99 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 410 lei (£69) | £52 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Brasov (Romania) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Brasov | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 71,619 lei (£12,036) | £17,412 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (£1.19) | £1.52 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 87 lei (£15) | £65 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Brasov (Romania) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Brasov | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (£4.58) | £2.31 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 lei (£4.50) | £4.96 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 157 lei (£26) | £94 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (£3.65) | £2.68 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (£2.97) | £1.57 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (£2.65) | £4.18 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (£1.01) | £2.17 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 lei (£2.73) | £1.68 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 47 lei (£8) | £13 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Brasov (Romania) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Brasov | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 lei (£16) | £61 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 lei (£8) | £15 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 123 lei (£21) | £83 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 135 lei (£23) | £72 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 lei (£3.75) | £7 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (£1.43) | £3.57 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (£1.81) | £4.42 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,099 lei (£353) | £502 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71 lei (£0.12) | £0.09 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 lei (£34) | £50 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (£3.83) | £11 | - 67% | |
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TOTAL | - 54% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 115 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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