Bucharest vs London Cost of Living
Bucharest (Romania) · Overall index 38.0 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 119% more expensive than Bucharest.
- Rent in London is 261% more expensive than in Bucharest.
- Transport in London is 114% more expensive than in Bucharest.
| Item | Bucharest | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +261% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $963 | $2,992 | +211% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $565 | $2,223 | +293% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,773 | $6,498 | +266% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,086 | $4,097 | +277% |
| Groceries | +91% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.73 | $1.21 | +66% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.85 | $4.07 | +120% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.43 | $4.67 | +92% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.64 | $4.37 | +66% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.56 | $14.3 | +118% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.04 | $11 | +82% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $8.7 | $17.4 | +100% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.96 | $5.26 | +78% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.07 | $1.98 | +85% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.48 | $4.45 | +79% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.11 | $5.8 | +86% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.33 | $2.72 | +105% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.34 | $2.83 | +111% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.4 | $2.51 | +79% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.38 | $2.52 | +83% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.43 | $15.9 | +114% |
| Transport | +114% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.21 | $2.53 | +109% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $45.5 | $113 | +148% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.7 | $3.64 | +114% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.77 | $1.7 | +121% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.43 | $0.78 | +81% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $10,267 | $22,721 | +121% |
| Dining out | +108% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.69 | $21.7 | +124% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $54.5 | $106 | +94% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.59 | $9.63 | +72% |
| Cappuccino | $2.21 | $4.39 | +99% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.22 | $2.43 | +99% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3 | $7.39 | +146% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.31 | $7.95 | +140% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.9 | $1.76 | +96% |
| Telecom | +57% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $32 | $51.7 | +62% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $41 | $63.5 | +55% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.21 | $0.33 | +57% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.18 | $14.4 | +57% |
| Utilities & household | +86% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $92.9 | $155 | +67% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.1 | $0.22 | +120% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.39 | $4.47 | +87% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.78 | $1.5 | +92% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $11.3 | $20.8 | +84% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $39.7 | $85.7 | +116% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.2 | $16 | +122% |
| Men's haircut | $17.5 | $27 | +54% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $14.1 | $24 | +70% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,116 | $1,856 | +66% |
3,018 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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