Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 lei (£6) | £12 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (£3.71) | £5.43 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (£2.57) | £3.30 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.34 lei (£0.93) | £0.93 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (£2.31) | £2.39 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.40 lei (£0.94) | £1.96 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 lei (£2.91) | £3.47 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.94 lei (£0.69) | £1.71 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.84 lei (£0.49) | £1.30 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.21 lei (£0.56) | £2.12 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (£5.60) | £7 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (£1.05) | £1.64 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.00 lei (£0.52) | £1.11 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,265 lei (£569) | £1,100 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,986 lei (£346) | £870 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 430 lei (£75) | £170 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,985 lei (£346) | £599 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,301 lei (£227) | £624 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 245 lei (£43) | £126 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (£7) | £21 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,577 lei (£275) | £386 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 316 lei (£55) | £107 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (£6) | £6 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 lei (£5.87) | £12 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 309 lei (£54) | £62 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 163 lei (£28) | £30 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 346 lei (£60) | £66 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 377 lei (£66) | £69 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,996 lei (£14,293) | £18,131 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.71 lei (£0.99) | £1.24 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 63 lei (£11) | £66 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (£3.06) | £15 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (£4.82) | £2.95 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 lei (£5.99) | £4.55 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 160 lei (£28) | £62 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 lei (£2.97) | £2.75 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (£2.49) | £1.30 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (£3.02) | £3.71 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (£1.11) | £1.73 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (£1.86) | £1.64 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 lei (£6) | £13 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 26% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 113 lei (£20) | £33 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 53 lei (£9) | £18 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 158 lei (£27) | £66 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 193 lei (£34) | £58 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (£4.24) | £8 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (£2.41) | £2.90 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (£1.62) | £3.86 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,285 lei (£398) | £389 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 lei (£0.14) | £0.10 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 230 lei (£40) | £36 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (£3.20) | £9 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,300 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,774 (10,176 lei) in Bucharest.
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