Cost of Living in Romania
Summary of cost of living in Romania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,414.6 (10,711.4 lei), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $680.6 (3,019.3 lei), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Romania is, on average, 41.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Romania is, on average, 69.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 50.00 lei | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 210.00 lei | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 35.00 lei | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 11.00 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 15.00 lei | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 13.24 lei | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.35 lei | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 8.07 lei | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 7.07 lei | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 5.06 lei | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.34 lei | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 15.24 lei | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 17.85 lei | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.69 lei | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 22.21 lei | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.52 lei | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.28 lei | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.25 lei | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 4.56 lei | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.77 lei | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.84 lei | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.13 lei | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.86 lei | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 30.00 lei | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 5.21 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.75 lei | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 28.00 lei | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 lei | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 108.00 lei | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.99 lei | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 6.04 lei | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 33.45 lei | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 7.68 lei | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 131,376.41 lei | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 118,499.60 lei | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 743.09 lei | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 37.05 lei | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 42.28 lei | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 192.90 lei | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 89.90 lei | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 35.00 lei | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,238.93 lei | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 41,890.33 lei | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 324.50 lei | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 179.69 lei | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 379.98 lei | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 409.91 lei | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,267.68 lei | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,694.19 lei | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,843.74 lei | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,813.27 lei | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,079.53 lei | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 805.53 lei | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,814.01 lei | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.99 | |
Prices in Romania
This country had 9498 entries in the past 12 months by 806 different contributors.
Last update: 16 May 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 16 May 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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By City in Romania
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cluj-Napoca | 46.0 | 15.8 | 32.1 | 43.7 | 52.1 | 87.1 | |
| Bucharest | 45.1 | 14.5 | 31.0 | 41.7 | 51.8 | 97.1 | |
| Brasov | 43.2 | 16.8 | 31.0 | 41.6 | 47.4 | 73.1 | |
| Constanta | 41.9 | 13.7 | 28.9 | 38.9 | 50.0 | 71.2 | |
| Iasi | 40.4 | 11.3 | 27.0 | 39.9 | 40.4 | 85.1 | |
| Timisoara | 40.1 | 10.9 | 26.6 | 39.0 | 43.7 | 99.3 | |
| Craiova | 37.8 | 11.6 | 25.7 | 36.5 | 36.0 | 82.1 | |
| Galati | 37.4 | 10.2 | 24.9 | 35.0 | 40.6 | 74.1 | |
| Sibiu | 37.3 | 10.9 | 25.1 | 36.9 | 40.3 | 96.2 | |
| Oradea | 36.6 | 7.9 | 23.4 | 35.9 | 38.3 | 83.8 | |
| Targu Mures | 36.3 | 8.8 | 23.6 | 36.5 | 37.0 | 93.3 |
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Cost of Living by Administrative Unit in Romania:
Cost of Living in Alba
Cost of Living in Arad
Cost of Living in Argeş
Cost of Living in Bacău
Cost of Living in Bihor
Cost of Living in Bistriţa-Năsăud
Cost of Living in Botoşani
Cost of Living in Braşov
Cost of Living in Brăila
Cost of Living in Bucureşti
Cost of Living in Buzău
Cost of Living in Cluj
Cost of Living in Constanţa
Cost of Living in Dolj
Cost of Living in Dâmboviţa
Cost of Living in Galaţi
Cost of Living in Gorj
Cost of Living in Harghita
Cost of Living in Hunedoara
Cost of Living in Iaşi
Cost of Living in Maramureş
Cost of Living in Mureş
Cost of Living in Neamţ
Cost of Living in Neamț
Cost of Living in Prahova
Cost of Living in Satu Mare
Cost of Living in Sibiu
Cost of Living in Suceava
Cost of Living in Sălaj
Cost of Living in Timiş
Cost of Living in Timiș
Cost of Living in Tulcea
Cost of Living in Vaslui
Cost of Living in Vrancea
Cost of Living in Vâlcea
Cost of Living in Arad
Cost of Living in Argeş
Cost of Living in Bacău
Cost of Living in Bihor
Cost of Living in Bistriţa-Năsăud
Cost of Living in Botoşani
Cost of Living in Braşov
Cost of Living in Brăila
Cost of Living in Bucureşti
Cost of Living in Buzău
Cost of Living in Cluj
Cost of Living in Constanţa
Cost of Living in Dolj
Cost of Living in Dâmboviţa
Cost of Living in Galaţi
Cost of Living in Gorj
Cost of Living in Harghita
Cost of Living in Hunedoara
Cost of Living in Iaşi
Cost of Living in Maramureş
Cost of Living in Mureş
Cost of Living in Neamţ
Cost of Living in Neamț
Cost of Living in Prahova
Cost of Living in Satu Mare
Cost of Living in Sibiu
Cost of Living in Suceava
Cost of Living in Sălaj
Cost of Living in Timiş
Cost of Living in Timiș
Cost of Living in Tulcea
Cost of Living in Vaslui
Cost of Living in Vrancea
Cost of Living in Vâlcea
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