Cost of living in Romania compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Romania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (£9) | £13 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 lei (£4.86) | £7 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (£2.84) | £3.44 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (£1.27) | £1.11 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (£2.60) | £3.47 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (£1.43) | £1.92 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (£3.59) | £4.23 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.97 lei (£0.86) | £2.00 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.69 lei (£0.64) | £0.94 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.50 lei (£0.78) | £1.72 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (£5.95) | £8 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (£1.36) | £2.25 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79 lei (£0.66) | £1.11 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Romania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,751 lei (£653) | £2,042 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,284 lei (£398) | £1,348 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 632 lei (£110) | £218 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,120 lei (£369) | £1,159 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,495 lei (£260) | £817 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 440 lei (£77) | £133 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (£7) | £26 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,583 lei (£276) | £306 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 468 lei (£82) | £93 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (£8) | £6 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 lei (£7) | £15 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Romania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 lei (£51) | £63 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 190 lei (£33) | £32 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 lei (£60) | £68 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 399 lei (£70) | £70 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 63% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Romania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,208 lei (£17,799) | £25,545 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (£1.22) | £1.52 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 94 lei (£16) | £91 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Romania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (£5.13) | £4.12 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (£5.07) | £11 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 216 lei (£38) | £112 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (£4.32) | £3.78 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (£3.16) | £1.71 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 lei (£3.76) | £3.49 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (£1.50) | £2.13 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (£2.26) | £1.81 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 lei (£8) | £14 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Romania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 145 lei (£25) | £37 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68 lei (£12) | £19 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149 lei (£26) | £153 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 211 lei (£37) | £58 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (£5.83) | £10 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (£2.11) | £3.28 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (£1.70) | £4.90 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,399 lei (£592) | £412 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (£0.07) | £0.10 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (£33) | £34 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (£4.08) | £13 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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