- Cost of Living
- Romania
- United Kingdom
- Râmnicu Vâlcea
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Râmnicu Vâlcea, Romania compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 lei (£4.51) | £15 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (£3.10) | £5.50 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 lei (£1.50) | £3.42 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.08 lei (£0.58) | £0.83 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (£2.18) | £2.15 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.50 lei (£0.85) | £1.37 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 lei (£1.46) | £4.69 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.50 lei (£0.47) | £1.77 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.00 lei (£0.56) | £0.79 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.25 lei (£0.42) | £1.64 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19 lei (£3.57) | £7 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.33 lei (£1.00) | £1.76 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.10 lei (£0.21) | £0.79 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,650 lei (£310) | £1,307 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 900 lei (£169) | £1,091 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 250 lei (£47) | £181 | - 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 | - | £117 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20 lei (£3.76) | £22 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,300 lei (£244) | £356 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 270 lei (£51) | £79 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 lei (£5.64) | £8 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 21% 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 (£19) | £32 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | £60 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | £64 | - | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,000 lei (£14,847) | £17,989 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.05 lei (£0.95) | £1.16 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 120 lei (£23) | £60 | - 62% | |
| 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) | - | £61 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | £2.66 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 lei (£1.64) | £1.39 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £3.14 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | £1.63 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | £1.71 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £14 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 lei (£13) | £37 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | £18 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60 lei (£11) | £71 | - 84% | |
| 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 | - | £8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.00 lei (£0.94) | £2.76 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £4.16 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £422 | - | |
| 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 (£2.96) | £9 | - 65% | |
| 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 336 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
/
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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
£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,185
(11,626 lei)
in Râmnicu Vâlcea.
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