Cost of living in Romania compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 lei (£6) | £11 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (£3.93) | £5.81 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (£2.57) | £3.32 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.28 lei (£0.98) | £0.86 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (£2.31) | £2.41 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (£1.15) | £2.07 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (£2.96) | £4.05 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.14 lei (£0.77) | £1.89 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.86 lei (£0.53) | £0.90 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.14 lei (£0.59) | £1.67 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (£5.37) | £8 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.70 lei (£1.06) | £1.90 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.58 lei (£0.48) | £0.99 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,146 lei (£586) | £2,007 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,066 lei (£385) | £1,235 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 446 lei (£83) | £157 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,950 lei (£363) | £1,260 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,223 lei (£228) | £1,027 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 290 lei (£54) | £95 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (£6) | £22 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,647 lei (£307) | £334 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 382 lei (£71) | £78 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (£6) | £6 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 lei (£4.61) | £12 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 323 lei (£60) | £69 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 190 lei (£35) | £32 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 348 lei (£65) | £72 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 390 lei (£73) | £78 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,449 lei (£14,421) | £20,099 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.08 lei (£0.95) | £1.22 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 73 lei (£14) | £95 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (£4.65) | £3.39 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 lei (£7) | £9 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 162 lei (£30) | £81 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (£3.60) | £3.33 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (£2.67) | £1.57 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (£3.23) | £3.22 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (£1.12) | £1.83 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (£2.04) | £1.45 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (£6) | £12 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 106 lei (£20) | £29 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (£9) | £20 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 154 lei (£29) | £110 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 181 lei (£34) | £57 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (£4.39) | £8 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (£2.28) | £3.11 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (£1.53) | £4.65 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,513 lei (£468) | £419 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.51 lei (£0.10) | £0.12 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199 lei (£37) | £37 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (£3.62) | £11 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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