- Cost of Living
- Romania
- United Kingdom
- Bucharest
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 lei (£2.73) | £15 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10 lei (£1.84) | £5.50 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (£2.15) | £3.36 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.69 lei (£0.52) | £0.80 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei (£1.94) | £2.15 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.34 lei (£1.03) | £1.42 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.82 lei (£0.93) | £4.91 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.67 lei (£0.71) | £1.69 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.36 lei (£0.45) | £0.84 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.90 lei (£0.56) | £1.64 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 lei (£4.62) | £7 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.42 lei (£1.04) | £1.80 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.14 lei (£0.22) | £0.86 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,531 lei (£487) | £1,307 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,925 lei (£370) | £1,091 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 389 lei (£75) | £186 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,685 lei (£324) | £686 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,101 lei (£212) | £568 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 269 lei (£52) | £154 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (£9) | £22 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,417 lei (£272) | £351 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 332 lei (£64) | £80 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 lei (£7) | £8 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 lei (£4.15) | £11 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 2% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 284 lei (£55) | £67 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 163 lei (£31) | £32 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 342 lei (£66) | £60 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 359 lei (£69) | £64 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 84,621 lei (£16,266) | £17,989 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 lei (£0.67) | £1.14 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 lei (£9) | £60 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13 lei (£2.57) | £18 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (£4.81) | £3.17 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (£5.54) | £5.88 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 114 lei (£22) | £73 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (£3.52) | £2.55 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (£2.46) | £1.49 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (£3.07) | £3.50 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (£1.25) | £1.63 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (£2.02) | £1.96 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32 lei (£6) | £14 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89 lei (£17) | £36 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 54 lei (£10) | £18 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 131 lei (£25) | £67 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43 lei (£8) | £56 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 lei (£4.94) | £7 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (£2.48) | £2.76 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.33 lei (£0.83) | £3.65 | - 77% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 872 lei (£168) | £122 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (£0.10) | £0.04 | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 258 lei (£50) | £37 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 lei (£1.82) | £9 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,842 prices entered by 384 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,686
(8,769 lei)
in Bucharest.
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