Cost of living in Romania compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (£6) | £12 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (£3.87) | £5.88 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (£2.38) | £3.40 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.22 lei (£0.97) | £0.90 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (£2.26) | £2.42 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.58 lei (£1.04) | £2.07 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (£2.77) | £4.13 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.32 lei (£0.80) | £1.89 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.98 lei (£0.55) | £0.92 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei (£0.61) | £1.69 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (£5.33) | £8 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.91 lei (£1.10) | £1.88 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.74 lei (£0.51) | £0.99 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,056 lei (£568) | £1,967 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,996 lei (£371) | £1,325 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 407 lei (£76) | £140 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,879 lei (£349) | £1,251 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,264 lei (£235) | £1,045 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 290 lei (£54) | £108 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (£6) | £22 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,517 lei (£282) | £334 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 329 lei (£61) | £84 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (£7) | £7 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 lei (£5.55) | £12 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 303 lei (£56) | £71 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 166 lei (£31) | £31 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 340 lei (£63) | £73 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 352 lei (£65) | £77 | - 15% | |
| 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 | 77,645 lei (£14,429) | £19,845 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.33 lei (£0.99) | £1.25 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 70 lei (£13) | £97 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (£4.76) | £4.04 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 lei (£5.92) | £9 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 153 lei (£28) | £82 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (£3.73) | £3.45 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (£2.61) | £1.68 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (£3.17) | £3.88 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.96 lei (£1.11) | £1.86 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (£1.82) | £1.48 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32 lei (£6) | £12 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104 lei (£19) | £29 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 lei (£9) | £21 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 141 lei (£26) | £107 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 152 lei (£28) | £56 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (£4.24) | £9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (£2.28) | £3.10 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (£1.45) | £4.63 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,276 lei (£423) | £415 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.46 lei (£0.09) | £0.13 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 204 lei (£38) | £40 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (£3.44) | £11 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2020.
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Cost of living in Romania is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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