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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 1.63 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Romania.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.86 EUR (3.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.15 EUR (1.35 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Romania.

2.86 EUR
1.15 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.65 EUR (1.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.46 EUR (1.71 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Romania.

1.65 EUR
1.46 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.9 EUR (13.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.34 EUR (12.14 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Romania.

11.90 EUR
10.34 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.75 EUR (11.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.9 EUR (8.1 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in Romania.

9.75 EUR
6.90 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.34 EUR (8.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.03 EUR (7.07 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Romania.

7.34 EUR
6.03 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19.5 EUR (22.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.52 EUR (6.48 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Romania.

19.50 EUR
5.52 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.74 EUR (3.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.05 EUR (1.24 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Romania.

2.74 EUR
1.05 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.18 EUR (4.9 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 3.04 EUR (3.57 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Romania.

4.18 EUR
3.04 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.42 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.68 EUR (1.97 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Romania.

3.42 EUR
1.68 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 25.23 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15 EUR (17.6 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Romania.

25.23 EUR
15.00 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.81 EUR (0.96 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Romania.

1.16 EUR
0.81 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.88 EUR (2.21 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.17 EUR (1.37 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Romania.

1.88 EUR
1.17 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.13 EUR (10.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.09 EUR (9.5 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Romania.

9.13 EUR
8.09 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.49 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.51 EUR (1.77 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.49 EUR
1.51 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.54 EUR (1.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.85 EUR (1 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Romania.

1.54 EUR
0.85 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.64 EUR (3.1 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.48 EUR (1.74 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Romania.

2.64 EUR
1.48 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.38 EUR (1.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.87 EUR (1.03 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 37% lower in Romania.

1.38 EUR
0.87 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.13 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.64 EUR (1.93 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 23% lower in Romania.

2.13 EUR
1.64 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.39 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.58 EUR (10.07 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Romania.

16.39 EUR
8.58 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.09 EUR (3.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.25 EUR (2.64 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Romania.

3.09 EUR
2.25 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.62 EUR (1.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.77 EUR (0.9 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Romania.

1.62 EUR
0.77 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Romania - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.61 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Romania.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.39 EUR (5.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.8 EUR (3.29 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Romania.

4.39 EUR
2.80 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.41 EUR (2.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.97 EUR (2.31 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Romania.

2.41 EUR
1.97 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.42 EUR (8.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.96 EUR (3.47 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Romania.

7.42 EUR
2.96 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.78 EUR (7.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.35 EUR (3.93 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Romania.

6.78 EUR
3.35 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.18 EUR (10.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.9 EUR (8.1 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Romania.

9.18 EUR
6.90 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 91.78 EUR (107.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 59.16 EUR (69.42 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Romania.

91.78 EUR
59.16 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.94 EUR (26.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.83 EUR (13.88 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Romania.

22.94 EUR
11.83 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.51 EUR (1.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.94 EUR (2.27 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.51 EUR
1.94 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Romania - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.19 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Romania.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.64 EUR (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.46 EUR (1.72 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 11% lower in Romania.

1.64 EUR
1.46 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.56 EUR (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.41 EUR (1.66 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Romania.

1.56 EUR
1.41 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.09 EUR (1.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.72 EUR (0.84 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Romania.

1.09 EUR
0.72 EUR

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Romania - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9.36 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Romania.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 213.49 EUR (250.53 USD) in the United Kingdom and 19.62 EUR (23.02 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Romania.

213.49 EUR
19.62 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.44 EUR (4.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Romania.

3.44 EUR
0.99 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.42 EUR (40.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.92 EUR (6.94 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Romania.

34.42 EUR
5.92 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.87 EUR (3.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Romania.

2.87 EUR
0.59 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.05 EUR (5.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Romania.

5.05 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 17.21 EUR (20.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.89 EUR (9.26 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Romania.

17.21 EUR
7.89 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 55.3 EUR (64.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 46.71 EUR (54.81 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Romania.

55.30 EUR
46.71 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.59 EUR (24.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 24.62 EUR (28.89 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

20.59 EUR
24.62 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Romania - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.26 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 2545 EUR (2986.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 558.8 EUR (655.76 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 78% lower in Romania.

2 545 EUR
558.80 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 1898 EUR (2227.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 379.46 EUR (445.3 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 80% lower in Romania.

1 898 EUR
379.46 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 4728 EUR (5547.95 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1187 EUR (1393.14 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Romania.

4 728 EUR
1 187 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 3156 EUR (3703.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 765.99 EUR (898.89 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Romania.

3 156 EUR
765.99 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Romania - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.52 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 17406 EUR (20425.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3117 EUR (3657.31 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Romania.

17 406 EUR
3 117 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 9679 EUR (11358.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1793 EUR (2104.52 USD) in Romania. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Romania.

9 679 EUR
1 793 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Romania - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 2.95 times higher than in Romania.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3406 EUR (3997.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1155 EUR (1355.2 USD) in Romania. The average salary is 66.1% lower in Romania.

3 406 EUR
1 155 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

136 EUR
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Two stars

104 EUR
83 EUR

Three stars

109 EUR
76.4 EUR

Four stars

141 EUR
105 EUR

Five stars

359 EUR
147 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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