- Cost of Living
- Romania
- United Kingdom
- Râmnicu Vâlcea
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Râmnicu Vâlcea, Romania compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 62% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12 lei (£2.36) | £15 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 lei (£3.53) | £5.50 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 lei (£1.67) | £3.36 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.15 lei (£0.62) | £0.80 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (£1.41) | £2.15 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.00 lei (£0.79) | £1.42 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.50 lei (£1.08) | £4.91 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.50 lei (£0.49) | £1.69 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.00 lei (£0.59) | £0.84 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.25 lei (£0.44) | £1.64 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19 lei (£3.73) | £7 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.33 lei (£1.05) | £1.80 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.10 lei (£0.22) | £0.71 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,650 lei (£324) | £1,307 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 900 lei (£177) | £1,091 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 250 lei (£49) | £186 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | £686 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | £568 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | £154 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20 lei (£3.93) | £22 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,300 lei (£255) | £351 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 270 lei (£53) | £80 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 lei (£5.89) | £8 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £11 | - | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | £67 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 100 lei (£20) | £32 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | £60 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | £64 | - | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,000 lei (£15,508) | £17,989 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.05 lei (£0.99) | £1.14 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 120 lei (£24) | £60 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 2% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | £3.17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £5.88 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | £73 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | £2.55 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 lei (£1.72) | £1.49 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £3.50 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | £1.63 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | £1.96 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £14 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 lei (£14) | £36 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | £18 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60 lei (£12) | £67 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | £56 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.00 lei (£0.98) | £2.76 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £3.65 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | £122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | £37 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (£3.09) | £9 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 322 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,300
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,387
(12,159 lei)
in Râmnicu Vâlcea.
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