Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 29% | |||
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| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 29% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (£9) | £11 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 lei (£4.46) | £6 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (£2.63) | £3.77 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (£1.24) | £1.10 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (£2.66) | £3.44 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (£1.36) | £2.05 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (£3.15) | £3.39 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.96 lei (£0.86) | £2.03 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.49 lei (£0.61) | £0.87 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.22 lei (£0.73) | £1.81 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (£5.52) | £8 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (£1.23) | £2.04 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.38 lei (£0.76) | £0.91 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 56% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,094 lei (£710) | £1,574 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,355 lei (£409) | £1,037 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 588 lei (£102) | £272 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,049 lei (£356) | £852 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,456 lei (£253) | £725 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 396 lei (£69) | £105 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (£7) | £27 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,331 lei (£231) | £347 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 435 lei (£76) | £102 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 lei (£9) | £7 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 lei (£10) | £13 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 10% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 348 lei (£60) | £63 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 193 lei (£34) | £28 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 363 lei (£63) | £67 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 435 lei (£76) | £62 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 58% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,804 lei (£17,491) | £24,000 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (£1.32) | £1.53 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (£15) | £64 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 lei (£4.24) | £13 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 23% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (£5.33) | £7 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (£5.23) | £8 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 244 lei (£42) | £100 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 lei (£4.49) | £3.66 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 lei (£2.89) | £1.98 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 lei (£4.65) | £3.40 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (£1.38) | £1.99 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (£2.93) | £1.92 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 lei (£10) | £13 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 28% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei (£25) | £23 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69 lei (£12) | £18 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156 lei (£27) | £93 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 206 lei (£36) | £49 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 lei (£5.82) | £8 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (£2.07) | £3.15 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (£1.78) | £4.04 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,213 lei (£557) | £444 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (£0.07) | £0.19 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 215 lei (£37) | £31 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (£3.99) | £12 | - 68% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 680 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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