Cost of living in Craiova (Romania) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Craiova (Romania) is 51% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Craiova | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 lei (£4.19) | £15 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 lei (£2.96) | £5.39 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (£2.12) | £2.54 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.25 lei (£0.92) | £1.13 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (£2.19) | £2.28 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (£1.06) | £1.79 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (£2.24) | £2.69 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.84 lei (£0.67) | £1.84 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.74 lei (£0.48) | £0.85 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.34 lei (£0.58) | £1.60 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (£4.83) | £7 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.55 lei (£0.97) | £1.61 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.20 lei (£0.39) | £1.12 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Craiova (Romania) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Craiova | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,837 lei (£322) | £1,159 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,214 lei (£213) | £827 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 453 lei (£79) | £297 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,087 lei (£191) | £569 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 780 lei (£137) | £453 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 281 lei (£49) | £125 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (£8) | £25 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,828 lei (£320) | £386 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 315 lei (£55) | £110 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 lei (£7) | £7 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 lei (£3.66) | £12 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Craiova (Romania) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Craiova | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 257 lei (£45) | £44 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 lei (£25) | £26 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 286 lei (£50) | £54 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 lei (£60) | £74 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Craiova (Romania) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Craiova | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £24,333 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (£1.06) | £1.62 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 68 lei (£12) | £89 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16 lei (£2.79) | £15 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Craiova (Romania) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Craiova | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 lei (£7) | £3.03 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (£5.08) | £4.55 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 lei (£13) | £62 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (£3.93) | £2.75 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (£2.18) | £1.32 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (£2.69) | £3.71 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.68 lei (£0.99) | £1.73 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (£1.56) | £1.61 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei (£4.25) | £13 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Craiova (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Craiova | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 lei (£12) | £31 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei (£7) | £15 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 122 lei (£21) | £62 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 lei (£22) | £50 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (£2.79) | £8 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (£1.43) | £2.86 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (£1.15) | £3.20 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,180 lei (£557) | £389 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.09 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 117 lei (£20) | £32 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (£3.30) | £13 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 57% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 96 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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