Cost of living in Craiova (Romania) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 63% | |||
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| Food in Craiova (Romania) is 63% 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 (£4.03) | £13 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 lei (£2.85) | £6 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (£2.00) | £3.87 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.24 lei (£0.89) | £1.20 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (£2.10) | £3.27 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.46 lei (£0.93) | £2.36 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (£2.05) | £5.27 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.66 lei (£0.62) | £2.35 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.68 lei (£0.45) | £1.03 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (£0.56) | £4.84 | - 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (£4.41) | £9 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.52 lei (£0.94) | £1.79 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.90 lei (£0.32) | £1.34 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Craiova (Romania) is 68% 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 | 2,125 lei (£360) | £953 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,336 lei (£226) | £1,073 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 478 lei (£81) | £297 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,119 lei (£190) | £702 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 811 lei (£137) | £544 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 319 lei (£54) | £125 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (£8) | £25 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,839 lei (£312) | £418 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 315 lei (£53) | £129 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 lei (£7) | £7 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 lei (£3.53) | £13 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Craiova (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Craiova | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 258 lei (£44) | £69 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 lei (£24) | £37 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 285 lei (£48) | £99 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343 lei (£58) | £52 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Craiova (Romania) is 61% 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 | - | £17,412 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (£1.05) | £1.52 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (£11) | £65 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (£3.31) | £19 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Craiova (Romania) is 43% 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 (£6) | £2.31 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (£4.90) | £4.96 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 71 lei (£12) | £94 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (£3.82) | £2.68 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (£2.11) | £1.57 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (£2.47) | £4.18 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.67 lei (£0.96) | £2.17 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (£1.52) | £1.68 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 lei (£4.09) | £13 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Craiova (Romania) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Craiova | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64 lei (£11) | £61 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei (£7) | £15 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 139 lei (£24) | £83 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 lei (£21) | £72 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (£2.69) | £7 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (£1.31) | £3.57 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (£1.19) | £4.42 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,267 lei (£554) | £502 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.09 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 lei (£22) | £50 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (£3.17) | £11 | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | - 60% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 65 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
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