Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 232% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania)
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Food | + 68% | |||
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Food in London (United Kingdom) is 68% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (84 lei) | 47 lei | + 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (44 lei) | 32 lei | + 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.19 (24 lei) | 14 lei | + 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.24 (7 lei) | 8 lei | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.91 (23 lei) | 15 lei | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.33 (14 lei) | 10 lei | + 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.19 (30 lei) | 24 lei | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.10 (12 lei) | 5.45 lei | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (4.52 lei) | 4.57 lei | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.06 (12 lei) | 5.42 lei | + 121% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (59 lei) | 29 lei | + 105% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.30 (13 lei) | 10 lei | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.50 (9 lei) | 3.50 lei | + 149% | |
Housing | + 436% | |||
Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 436% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £3,060 (17,788 lei) | 3,952 lei | + 350% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,597 (20,908 lei) | 2,397 lei | + 772% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £200 (1,161 lei) | 681 lei | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,829 (16,446 lei) | 2,249 lei | + 631% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £3,892 (22,621 lei) | 1,612 lei | + 1303% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £205 (1,194 lei) | 336 lei | + 255% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (148 lei) | 36 lei | + 316% | |
40” flat screen tv | £414 (2,405 lei) | 1,402 lei | + 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £116 (675 lei) | 594 lei | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.51 (32 lei) | 45 lei | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £17 (101 lei) | 44 lei | + 128% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 (466 lei) | 333 lei | + 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 (218 lei) | 192 lei | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £92 (534 lei) | 389 lei | + 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £102 (592 lei) | 422 lei | + 40% | |
Transportation | + 418% | |||
Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 418% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,071 (168,975 lei) | 115,205 lei | + 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (8 lei) | 7 lei | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £177 (1,029 lei) | 91 lei | + 1031% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (113 lei) | 27 lei | + 324% | |
Personal Care | + 43% | |||
Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 43% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.87 (34 lei) | 29 lei | + 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (56 lei) | 31 lei | + 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £76 (444 lei) | 251 lei | + 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £7 (39 lei) | 24 lei | + 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.16 (13 lei) | 16 lei | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.53 (32 lei) | 24 lei | + 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.97 (17 lei) | 7 lei | + 141% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.76 (10 lei) | 17 lei | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £19 (111 lei) | 60 lei | + 87% | |
Entertainment | + 93% | |||
Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 93% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £47 (274 lei) | 136 lei | + 101% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £27 (156 lei) | 64 lei | + 142% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £310 (1,799 lei) | 170 lei | + 957% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £76 (442 lei) | 197 lei | + 124% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 (78 lei) | 34 lei | + 131% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.79 (22 lei) | 13 lei | + 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £7 (42 lei) | 12 lei | + 234% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £587 (3,411 lei) | 3,935 lei | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (0.63 lei) | 0.47 lei | + 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £58 (337 lei) | 198 lei | + 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (89 lei) | 24 lei | + 272% | |
TOTAL | + 232% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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