Cost of Living in Satu Mare

Prices in Satu Mare (First-Level Administrative Unit in Romania)

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	76.67 lei	25.00-100.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	633.33 lei	250.00-1,300.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	36.67 lei	30.00-36.67
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	9.33 lei	7.00-10.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	10.33 lei	8.00-13.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	10.33 lei	8.00-12.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	7.67 lei	7.00-8.00
Bottled Water (12 oz)	6.25 lei	5.00-8.00
Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	6.83 lei	5.00-10.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	4.54 lei	4.54-4.54
White Rice (1 lb)	2.42 lei	1.81-2.72
Eggs (12, Large Size)	13.80 lei	8.40-18.00
Local Cheese (1 lb)	15.88 lei	13.61-18.14
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	16.18 lei	9.07-18.14
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	23.59 lei	11.34-25.40
Apples (1 lb)	2.83 lei	1.81-4.08
Bananas (1 lb)	2.87 lei	2.27-3.18
Oranges (1 lb)	2.72 lei	2.72-2.72
Tomatoes (1 lb)	3.48 lei	2.27-4.08
Potatoes (1 lb)	2.57 lei	1.36-2.72
Onions (1 lb)	2.87 lei	0.91-4.54
Lettuce (1 Head)	4.33 lei	2.00-6.00
Bottled Water (50 oz)	3.25 lei	2.00-4.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	40.00 lei	30.00-50.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	6.00 lei	5.00-7.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	8.67 lei	6.00-14.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	25.00 lei	23.00-30.00
Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.62 lei	2.50-3.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	130.00 lei	80.00-200.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	4.27 lei	4.00-4.80
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	6.97 lei	6.44-8.05
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	39.00 lei	38.00-40.00
Gasoline (1 Liter)	6.82 lei	6.51-7.40
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	112,824.85 lei	95,000.00-120,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	116,929.29 lei	114,691.16-116,929.29
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	1,100.00 lei	500.00-1,800.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	34.82 lei	30.00-40.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	47.50 lei	30.00-80.00
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	200.00 lei	150.00-300.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	50.00 lei	50.00-50.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	30.00 lei	25.00-35.00
Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	800.00 lei
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	?
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	287.50 lei	100.00-500.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	133.33 lei	100.00-150.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	400.00 lei	300.00-500.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes	333.33 lei	300.00-400.00
Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,324.10 lei	1,200.00-1,500.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	1,040.85 lei	700.00-1,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	2,343.74 lei	1,781.23-3,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	1,525.59 lei	1,300.00-1,750.00
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	441.29 lei	371.61-510.96
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	464.51 lei
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	3,133.33 lei
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	7.05	6.00-8.00

Over the last 12 months, 25 data points were contributed by 19 people of this region.
Last update: 22 January 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.