Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39 lei (£7) | £13 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (£3.49) | £5.57 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (£2.99) | £3.29 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.54 lei (£0.96) | £0.87 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (£2.33) | £2.43 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 lei (£1.28) | £1.91 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (£2.68) | £3.58 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.52 lei (£0.78) | £1.69 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.19 lei (£0.55) | £1.13 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.00 lei (£0.69) | £2.17 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (£5.59) | £7 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (£1.04) | £1.64 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.61 lei (£0.45) | £1.04 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 47% 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 | 4,186 lei (£724) | £1,117 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,411 lei (£417) | £868 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 396 lei (£68) | £170 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,526 lei (£437) | £661 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,389 lei (£240) | £621 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 269 lei (£47) | £125 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (£5.78) | £21 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,320 lei (£228) | £386 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 402 lei (£70) | £110 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 lei (£9) | £7 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49 lei (£8) | £12 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 297 lei (£51) | £63 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (£31) | £30 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 302 lei (£52) | £72 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 349 lei (£60) | £68 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,086 lei (£13,681) | £17,932 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (£1.31) | £1.25 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 76 lei (£13) | £65 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 lei (£3.86) | £11 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 46 lei (£8) | £3.03 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 lei (£6) | £4.55 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 149 lei (£26) | £62 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (£3.36) | £2.75 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (£2.47) | £1.32 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (£3.23) | £3.71 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (£1.35) | £1.73 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (£1.79) | £1.61 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 lei (£6) | £13 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 98 lei (£17) | £31 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 lei (£9) | £18 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 152 lei (£26) | £62 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 lei (£32) | £60 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 lei (£4.49) | £8 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (£2.35) | £2.75 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (£1.84) | £3.83 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,726 lei (£472) | £389 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.80 lei (£0.14) | £0.10 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 275 lei (£48) | £37 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (£3.73) | £9 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 557 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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