- Cost of Living
- Romania
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (£5.50) | £10 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (£3.47) | £5.59 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (£2.13) | £3.66 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.63 lei (£0.87) | £0.86 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (£2.10) | £2.64 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.16 lei (£0.97) | £1.94 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (£2.54) | £4.53 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 lei (£0.75) | £1.97 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.23 lei (£0.42) | £0.84 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 lei (£0.60) | £1.79 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (£4.94) | £8 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.40 lei (£1.01) | £1.80 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.09 lei (£0.39) | £0.90 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 69% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,585 lei (£485) | £1,790 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,645 lei (£309) | £1,176 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 397 lei (£74) | £156 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,532 lei (£288) | £1,072 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,012 lei (£190) | £743 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 267 lei (£50) | £148 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (£7) | £21 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,535 lei (£288) | £333 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 328 lei (£62) | £82 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 lei (£6) | £7 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26 lei (£4.89) | £11 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 18% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 254 lei (£48) | £65 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 144 lei (£27) | £32 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 lei (£60) | £69 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 lei (£68) | £74 | - 8% | |
| 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 | 82,037 lei (£15,393) | £18,399 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 lei (£0.99) | £1.21 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (£12) | £100 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (£5.38) | £3.26 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 lei (£5.10) | £8 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 109 lei (£20) | £69 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (£3.35) | £3.32 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (£2.37) | £1.59 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (£2.57) | £3.25 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.40 lei (£1.01) | £1.76 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (£1.92) | £1.51 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (£5.23) | £13 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 lei (£14) | £31 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (£9) | £21 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 137 lei (£26) | £121 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 129 lei (£24) | £55 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (£3.80) | £9 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (£1.89) | £2.97 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (£1.37) | £4.38 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,529 lei (£475) | £408 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 lei (£0.16) | £0.14 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 191 lei (£36) | £44 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (£3.13) | £10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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