- Cost of Living
- Romania
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (£5.54) | £11 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (£3.58) | £5.61 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (£2.26) | £3.68 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.68 lei (£0.90) | £0.87 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (£2.17) | £2.69 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.14 lei (£0.98) | £1.96 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (£2.72) | £4.46 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.97 lei (£0.76) | £1.97 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.20 lei (£0.42) | £0.85 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.29 lei (£0.63) | £1.80 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (£5.30) | £9 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.38 lei (£1.03) | £1.81 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.07 lei (£0.40) | £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 | 2,566 lei (£491) | £1,823 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,675 lei (£321) | £1,192 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 405 lei (£77) | £155 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,555 lei (£298) | £1,109 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,043 lei (£200) | £749 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 266 lei (£51) | £151 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (£7) | £21 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,480 lei (£283) | £332 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 339 lei (£65) | £82 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (£7) | £6 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (£4.33) | £11 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 14% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 263 lei (£50) | £65 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 145 lei (£28) | £32 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 319 lei (£61) | £69 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 363 lei (£70) | £72 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,475 lei (£15,987) | £18,325 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.41 lei (£1.04) | £1.22 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (£12) | £96 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (£5.50) | £3.23 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (£5.37) | £8 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 110 lei (£21) | £69 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (£3.64) | £3.30 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (£2.49) | £1.55 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (£2.77) | £3.20 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.24 lei (£1.00) | £1.75 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (£2.01) | £1.50 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (£5.39) | £13 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74 lei (£14) | £30 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (£9) | £21 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135 lei (£26) | £119 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 128 lei (£25) | £55 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (£3.88) | £9 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (£1.90) | £2.94 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (£1.47) | £4.35 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,498 lei (£478) | £405 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 lei (£0.16) | £0.15 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 172 lei (£33) | £43 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (£3.24) | £10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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