Cost of living in Romania compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Romania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 lei (£6) | £14 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 lei (£3.70) | £5.95 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (£2.83) | £3.37 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.38 lei (£0.92) | £0.89 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (£2.25) | £2.77 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (£1.34) | £2.24 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 lei (£2.97) | £3.85 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.39 lei (£0.75) | £2.12 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.03 lei (£0.52) | £0.86 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.48 lei (£0.60) | £1.82 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 lei (£5.10) | £9 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (£1.09) | £1.90 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.80 lei (£0.48) | £1.03 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 72% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Romania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,209 lei (£552) | £2,239 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,117 lei (£364) | £1,760 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 470 lei (£81) | £177 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,165 lei (£372) | £1,589 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,258 lei (£216) | £1,227 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 275 lei (£47) | £140 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (£6) | £26 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,540 lei (£265) | £294 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 lei (£65) | £101 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (£8) | £6 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62 lei (£11) | £13 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Romania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289 lei (£50) | £67 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 163 lei (£28) | £34 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 lei (£52) | £74 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 lei (£58) | £85 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 69% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Romania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 91,985 lei (£15,809) | £22,731 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (£1.30) | £1.56 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 93 lei (£16) | £113 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Romania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (£5.31) | £4.11 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 lei (£5.87) | £9 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 128 lei (£22) | £90 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (£3.38) | £2.50 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (£2.39) | £1.57 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (£2.79) | £3.42 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (£1.11) | £1.89 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (£1.89) | £1.29 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 lei (£6) | £14 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Romania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 lei (£17) | £36 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (£8) | £24 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 138 lei (£24) | £140 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157 lei (£27) | £61 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (£3.97) | £9 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (£2.14) | £3.18 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (£1.57) | £5.32 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,908 lei (£672) | £533 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 lei (£0.03) | £0.12 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 234 lei (£40) | £40 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (£3.74) | £12 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Romania is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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