Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei (£8) | £13 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (£5.46) | £6 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (£2.70) | £3.87 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (£1.22) | £1.20 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (£2.25) | £3.27 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (£1.63) | £2.36 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 lei (£3.40) | £5.27 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.68 lei (£0.79) | £2.35 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.43 lei (£0.75) | £1.03 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.99 lei (£0.84) | £2.83 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41 lei (£7) | £9 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (£1.60) | £1.79 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.02 lei (£0.51) | £1.34 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,669 lei (£786) | £953 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,737 lei (£461) | £1,073 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 579 lei (£98) | £297 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,699 lei (£454) | £702 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,909 lei (£321) | £544 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 364 lei (£61) | £125 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (£6) | £25 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,185 lei (£199) | £418 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (£100) | £129 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (£8) | £7 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (£7) | £13 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 23% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 341 lei (£57) | £69 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 lei (£27) | £37 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 390 lei (£66) | £99 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 lei (£56) | £52 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,460 lei (£18,090) | £17,412 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (£1.22) | £1.52 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 84 lei (£14) | £65 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (£4.33) | £18 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (£4.42) | £2.31 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (£4.83) | £4.96 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 246 lei (£41) | £94 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (£3.74) | £2.68 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 lei (£3.42) | £1.57 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (£3.98) | £4.18 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (£1.28) | £2.17 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (£2.45) | £1.68 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (£10) | £13 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139 lei (£23) | £61 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 lei (£11) | £15 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 161 lei (£27) | £83 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 228 lei (£38) | £72 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 lei (£5.82) | £7 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (£2.30) | £3.57 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (£1.87) | £4.42 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,149 lei (£698) | £502 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (£0.08) | £0.09 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 202 lei (£34) | £50 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27 lei (£4.57) | £11 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 45% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 300 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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