Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Bucharest 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bucharest is 48.7% lower than in London (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bucharest is 60.3% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Bucharest are 78.4% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bucharest are 39.5% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Bucharest are 42.0% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bucharest is 22.6% lower than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Bucharest Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
£20.00 (121.33 lei) |
£10.71 (65.00 lei) |
-46.4 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
£80.00 (485.33 lei) |
£49.45 (300.00 lei) |
-38.2 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
£8.00 (48.53 lei) |
£5.77 (35.00 lei) |
-27.9 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
£7.00 (42.47 lei) |
£2.64 (16.00 lei) |
-62.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
£6.00 (36.40 lei) |
£3.13 (19.00 lei) |
-47.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
£4.12 (24.97 lei) |
£2.69 (16.31 lei) |
-34.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
£2.24 (13.61 lei) |
£1.93 (11.73 lei) |
-13.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
£1.64 (9.96 lei) |
£1.75 (10.59 lei) |
+6.4 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
£1.40 (8.50 lei) |
£1.25 (7.57 lei) |
-11.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
£1.47 (8.91 lei) |
£0.85 (5.17 lei) |
-42.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
£0.81 (4.94 lei) |
£0.56 (3.37 lei) |
-31.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
£3.86 (23.44 lei) |
£2.80 (17.00 lei) |
-27.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
£4.00 (24.26 lei) |
£3.22 (19.55 lei) |
-19.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
£3.53 (21.41 lei) |
£2.48 (15.06 lei) |
-29.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
£5.86 (35.54 lei) |
£4.17 (25.29 lei) |
-28.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
£1.09 (6.62 lei) |
£0.44 (2.69 lei) |
-59.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
£0.55 (3.32 lei) |
£0.57 (3.45 lei) |
+3.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
£0.94 (5.69 lei) |
£0.56 (3.37 lei) |
-40.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
£1.32 (7.99 lei) |
£0.85 (5.18 lei) |
-35.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
£0.51 (3.08 lei) |
£0.27 (1.62 lei) |
-47.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
£0.57 (3.43 lei) |
£0.27 (1.66 lei) |
-51.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
£1.05 (6.40 lei) |
£0.66 (3.98 lei) |
-37.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
£1.39 (8.41 lei) |
£0.71 (4.29 lei) |
-49.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
£10.00 (60.67 lei) |
£4.95 (30.00 lei) |
-50.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
£2.43 (14.73 lei) |
£0.95 (5.75 lei) |
-61.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
£2.93 (17.77 lei) |
£1.27 (7.72 lei) |
-56.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
£17.75 (107.68 lei) |
£4.95 (30.00 lei) |
-72.1 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
£3.00 (18.20 lei) |
£0.66 (4.00 lei) |
-78.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
£200.00 (1,213.32 lei) |
£14.84 (90.00 lei) |
-92.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
£4.20 (25.48 lei) |
£0.49 (3.00 lei) |
-88.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
£3.99 (24.21 lei) |
£0.80 (4.83 lei) |
-80.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
£41.62 (252.49 lei) |
£4.95 (30.00 lei) |
-88.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
£1.50 (9.11 lei) |
£1.39 (8.45 lei) |
-7.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
£28,895.00 (175,294.12 lei) |
£22,005.63 (133,499.15 lei) |
-23.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
£30,578.33 (185,506.21 lei) |
£20,841.41 (126,436.29 lei) |
-31.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
£289.72 (1,757.61 lei) |
£148.65 (901.81 lei) |
-48.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
£13.60 (82.51 lei) |
£6.15 (37.32 lei) |
-54.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
£31.24 (189.52 lei) |
£7.56 (45.88 lei) |
-75.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
£53.69 (325.70 lei) |
£39.39 (238.95 lei) |
-26.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
£17.05 (103.45 lei) |
£19.78 (119.99 lei) |
+16.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
£14.00 (84.93 lei) |
£6.59 (40.00 lei) |
-52.9 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
£2,029.33 (12,311.14 lei) |
£527.51 (3,200.19 lei) |
-74.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
£26,325.45 (159,705.74 lei) |
£10,952.07 (66,441.74 lei) |
-58.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
£89.21 (541.20 lei) |
£66.26 (401.98 lei) |
-25.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
£40.50 (245.70 lei) |
£27.68 (167.92 lei) |
-31.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
£95.00 (576.33 lei) |
£65.63 (398.15 lei) |
-30.9 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
£106.09 (643.61 lei) |
£77.29 (468.86 lei) |
-27.2 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
£2,288.89 (13,885.75 lei) |
£505.99 (3,069.64 lei) |
-77.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
£1,723.21 (10,454.03 lei) |
£349.35 (2,119.36 lei) |
-79.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
£3,797.06 (23,035.20 lei) |
£892.27 (5,413.01 lei) |
-76.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
£2,923.68 (17,736.79 lei) |
£573.39 (3,478.53 lei) |
-80.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
£1,441.84 (8,747.07 lei) |
£270.89 (1,643.39 lei) |
-81.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
£668.58 (4,055.99 lei) |
£156.03 (946.58 lei) |
-76.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
£3,524.46 (21,381.48 lei) |
£1,083.89 (6,575.50 lei) |
-69.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.81 | 6.98 | +45.2 % |
| Last update: | 9 June 2026 | 9 June 2026 | |
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