- 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 (£5.55) | £11 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (£3.58) | £5.63 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (£2.19) | £3.65 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.71 lei (£0.89) | £0.87 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (£2.21) | £2.68 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.15 lei (£0.97) | £1.94 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (£2.67) | £4.49 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.92 lei (£0.74) | £1.99 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.23 lei (£0.42) | £0.86 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.28 lei (£0.62) | £1.77 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (£5.19) | £9 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.37 lei (£1.01) | £1.82 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (£0.41) | £0.93 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 70% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,561 lei (£483) | £1,871 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,651 lei (£312) | £1,201 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 407 lei (£77) | £156 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,569 lei (£296) | £1,130 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,059 lei (£200) | £787 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 264 lei (£50) | £156 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (£7) | £21 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,437 lei (£271) | £333 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (£65) | £85 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (£7) | £6 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (£4.34) | £11 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 14% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 261 lei (£49) | £63 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 149 lei (£28) | £32 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 lei (£61) | £70 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 374 lei (£71) | £72 | - 2% | |
| 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 | 80,975 lei (£15,289) | £18,255 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.50 lei (£1.04) | £1.24 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (£12) | £94 | - 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 (£5.44) | £3.24 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (£5.38) | £8 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 114 lei (£22) | £72 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (£3.77) | £3.40 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (£2.53) | £1.51 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (£2.80) | £3.19 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.40 lei (£1.02) | £1.75 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (£1.98) | £1.52 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (£5.29) | £13 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 lei (£14) | £31 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (£9) | £21 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135 lei (£25) | £114 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 133 lei (£25) | £55 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (£3.97) | £9 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (£1.87) | £2.95 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (£1.45) | £4.32 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,473 lei (£467) | £403 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 lei (£0.14) | £0.15 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (£35) | £43 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (£3.24) | £10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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