- Cost of Living
- Romania
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (£5.77) | £11 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (£3.74) | £5.65 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (£2.27) | £3.63 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.71 lei (£0.91) | £0.86 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (£2.32) | £2.66 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.19 lei (£1.00) | £1.89 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (£2.89) | £4.63 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 lei (£0.75) | £1.99 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.24 lei (£0.43) | £0.84 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei (£0.63) | £1.76 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (£5.40) | £9 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.44 lei (£1.05) | £1.82 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.23 lei (£0.43) | £0.91 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 68% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,615 lei (£506) | £1,862 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,698 lei (£328) | £1,189 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 409 lei (£79) | £156 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,628 lei (£315) | £1,184 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,108 lei (£214) | £812 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 265 lei (£51) | £136 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (£7) | £22 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,503 lei (£291) | £337 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 356 lei (£69) | £86 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (£7) | £6 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (£4.40) | £11 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 274 lei (£53) | £65 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 159 lei (£31) | £33 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (£64) | £71 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 376 lei (£73) | £73 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 65% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,352 lei (£15,925) | £18,476 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.63 lei (£1.09) | £1.26 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (£12) | £96 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (£5.47) | £3.36 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (£5.64) | £8 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 117 lei (£23) | £75 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (£3.88) | £3.57 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (£2.58) | £1.53 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (£2.87) | £3.21 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.62 lei (£1.09) | £1.81 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (£2.04) | £1.56 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (£5.55) | £13 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (£15) | £31 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (£9) | £21 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147 lei (£28) | £110 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (£26) | £55 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (£4.09) | £9 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (£1.88) | £2.96 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (£1.50) | £4.40 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,412 lei (£466) | £400 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (£0.15) | £0.15 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 187 lei (£36) | £44 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (£3.35) | £10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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