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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. Romania

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Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. Romania - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.66 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Romania.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.41 EUR (2.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1 EUR (1.14 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Romania.

2.41 EUR
1.00 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.51 EUR (1.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.42 EUR (1.61 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 6% lower in Romania.

1.51 EUR
1.42 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.42 EUR (14.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.16 EUR (10.41 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Romania.

12.42 EUR
9.16 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.72 EUR (12.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.93 EUR (6.75 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Romania.

10.72 EUR
5.93 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.09 EUR (9.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.66 EUR (6.44 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 30% lower in Romania.

8.09 EUR
5.66 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.66 EUR (17.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.95 EUR (5.62 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Romania.

15.66 EUR
4.95 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.38 EUR (2.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.88 EUR (1 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 63% lower in Romania.

2.38 EUR
0.88 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.1 EUR (3.52 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 2.74 EUR (3.12 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Romania.

3.10 EUR
2.74 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.83 EUR (3.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.5 EUR (1.7 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 47% lower in Romania.

2.83 EUR
1.50 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 26.04 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.48 EUR (17.6 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Romania.

26.04 EUR
15.48 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.04 EUR (1.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.71 EUR (0.8 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Romania.

1.04 EUR
0.71 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.38 EUR (1.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.97 EUR (1.11 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Romania.

1.38 EUR
0.97 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.48 EUR (8.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.56 EUR (8.59 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.48 EUR
7.56 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.38 EUR (1.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.54 EUR (1.75 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.38 EUR
1.54 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.31 EUR (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.75 EUR (0.85 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Romania.

1.31 EUR
0.75 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.37 EUR (2.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.39 EUR (1.58 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Romania.

2.37 EUR
1.39 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.75 EUR (0.86 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Romania.

1.32 EUR
0.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.16 EUR (2.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.58 EUR (1.8 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Romania.

2.16 EUR
1.58 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.91 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.86 EUR (10.07 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Romania.

16.91 EUR
8.86 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.88 EUR (3.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.69 EUR (1.92 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Romania.

2.88 EUR
1.69 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.37 EUR (1.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.63 EUR (0.71 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 54% lower in Romania.

1.37 EUR
0.63 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Romania - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Romania.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.09 EUR (4.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.49 EUR (2.83 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Romania.

4.09 EUR
2.49 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.14 EUR (2.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.59 EUR (1.81 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Romania.

2.14 EUR
1.59 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.15 EUR (8.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.08 EUR (2.36 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Romania.

7.15 EUR
2.08 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.96 EUR (6.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.77 EUR (3.15 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Romania.

5.96 EUR
2.77 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.34 EUR (9.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.34 EUR (6.07 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 36% lower in Romania.

8.34 EUR
5.34 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 83.38 EUR (94.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 39.56 EUR (44.98 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Romania.

83.38 EUR
39.56 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.87 EUR (20.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.89 EUR (11.25 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Romania.

17.87 EUR
9.89 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.64 EUR (1.87 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.54 EUR (1.75 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Romania.

1.64 EUR
1.54 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Romania - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.28 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Romania.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.59 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.37 EUR (1.56 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Romania.

1.59 EUR
1.37 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.54 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.35 EUR (1.54 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Romania.

1.54 EUR
1.35 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.24 EUR (1.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.69 EUR (0.78 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Romania.

1.24 EUR
0.69 EUR

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Romania - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9.96 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Romania.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 187.6 EUR (213.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.83 EUR (17.99 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Romania.

187.60 EUR
15.83 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.1 EUR (3.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.59 EUR (0.67 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 81% lower in Romania.

3.10 EUR
0.59 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.3 EUR (39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.74 EUR (6.52 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Romania.

34.30 EUR
5.74 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.02 EUR (2.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.53 EUR (0.61 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Romania.

2.02 EUR
0.53 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.76 EUR (5.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.59 EUR (0.67 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Romania.

4.76 EUR
0.59 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. Romania - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 14.29 EUR (16.25 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.92 EUR (7.87 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Romania.

14.29 EUR
6.92 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.61 EUR (57.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 41.88 EUR (47.61 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Romania.

50.61 EUR
41.88 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.83 EUR (15.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.96 EUR (19.28 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.83 EUR
16.96 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Romania - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.41 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Romania.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2434 EUR (2767.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 444.69 EUR (505.6 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Romania.

2 434 EUR
444.69 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1725 EUR (1961.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 314.75 EUR (357.87 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Romania.

1 725 EUR
314.75 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4339 EUR (4933.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 821.49 EUR (934.02 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Romania.

4 339 EUR
821.49 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2927 EUR (3328.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 530.44 EUR (603.1 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Romania.

2 927 EUR
530.44 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Romania - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.18 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Romania.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14324 EUR (16285.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2311 EUR (2628.02 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Romania.

14 324 EUR
2 311 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8744 EUR (9941.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1420 EUR (1614.72 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Romania.

8 744 EUR
1 420 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Romania - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 3.95 times higher than in Romania.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3612 EUR (4107.24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 914.46 EUR (1039.72 USD) in Romania. The average salary is 74.7% lower in Romania.

3 612 EUR
914.46 EUR

Hotels

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United Kingdom vs. Romania - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

141 EUR
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Two stars

108 EUR
85.7 EUR

Three stars

112 EUR
78.8 EUR

Four stars

146 EUR
108 EUR

Five stars

371 EUR
152 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Romania: 17 cities, 273 hotels

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