- Cost of Living
- Romania
- United Kingdom
- Bucharest
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 lei (£2.69) | £15 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10 lei (£1.82) | £5.50 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (£2.20) | £3.42 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.69 lei (£0.51) | £0.83 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (£2.16) | £2.15 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.26 lei (£1.00) | £1.37 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.82 lei (£0.91) | £4.69 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.10 lei (£0.78) | £1.77 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.21 lei (£0.42) | £0.79 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.90 lei (£0.55) | £1.64 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (£5.15) | £7 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.37 lei (£1.02) | £1.76 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.14 lei (£0.22) | £0.79 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,531 lei (£479) | £1,307 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,746 lei (£331) | £1,091 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 377 lei (£71) | £181 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,667 lei (£316) | £686 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,161 lei (£220) | £568 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 251 lei (£48) | £117 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (£9) | £22 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,443 lei (£273) | £356 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 329 lei (£62) | £79 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (£7) | £8 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 lei (£6) | £12 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 273 lei (£52) | £67 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129 lei (£24) | £32 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 353 lei (£67) | £60 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 389 lei (£74) | £64 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,482 lei (£15,057) | £17,989 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.51 lei (£0.67) | £1.16 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 lei (£9) | £60 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 15 lei (£2.78) | £18 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (£5.34) | £3.17 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (£5.91) | £4.75 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 117 lei (£22) | £61 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 16 lei (£3.09) | £2.66 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (£2.36) | £1.39 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (£2.80) | £3.14 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.74 lei (£1.09) | £1.63 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (£2.02) | £1.71 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (£6) | £14 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 82 lei (£16) | £37 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (£10) | £18 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147 lei (£28) | £71 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43 lei (£8) | £56 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 lei (£4.19) | £8 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (£2.27) | £2.76 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.33 lei (£0.82) | £4.16 | - 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,327 lei (£441) | £420 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (£0.10) | £0.04 | + 151% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 208 lei (£39) | £37 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 lei (£1.79) | £9 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,826 prices entered by 371 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.18943
GBP
/
RON
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Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 55% 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 £1,655
(8,737 lei)
in Bucharest.
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