Cost of living in Romania compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Romania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (£8) | £13 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (£4.48) | £6 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (£2.85) | £3.47 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (£1.17) | £0.95 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (£2.59) | £3.00 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (£1.51) | £2.07 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (£3.25) | £4.22 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.81 lei (£0.86) | £2.06 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.55 lei (£0.64) | £0.78 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.84 lei (£0.69) | £1.75 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (£5.89) | £8 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (£1.23) | £2.03 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.96 lei (£0.71) | £0.92 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Romania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450 lei (£618) | £2,066 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,340 lei (£419) | £1,535 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 473 lei (£85) | £189 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,014 lei (£361) | £1,288 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,491 lei (£267) | £1,043 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322 lei (£58) | £128 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (£7) | £25 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,476 lei (£264) | £275 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 432 lei (£77) | £85 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (£8) | £6 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53 lei (£9) | £13 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Romania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 317 lei (£57) | £66 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 lei (£32) | £31 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (£60) | £75 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 417 lei (£75) | £73 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Romania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,948 lei (£17,912) | £23,576 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (£1.42) | £1.71 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (£15) | £94 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Romania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (£4.95) | £3.65 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (£5.15) | £10 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 212 lei (£38) | £81 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (£4.10) | £2.81 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (£2.87) | £1.68 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 lei (£3.19) | £3.72 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (£1.48) | £2.09 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (£2.46) | £1.57 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (£9) | £15 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Romania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (£23) | £34 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 lei (£12) | £21 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136 lei (£24) | £115 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 193 lei (£34) | £61 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 lei (£4.87) | £9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (£2.09) | £3.23 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (£1.71) | £5.20 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,334 lei (£598) | £473 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (£0.07) | £0.13 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 191 lei (£34) | £39 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (£4.07) | £13 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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