Cost of Living in Brasov
Summary of cost of living in Brasov, Romania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,556.9$ (11,434.9lei), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 730.7$ (3,267.7lei), excluding rent.
- Brasov is 52.0% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Brasov is, on average, 78.1% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 53.00 lei | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 245.00 lei | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 lei | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.00 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.00 lei | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 15.42 lei | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 9.12 lei | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 9.64 lei | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 24.82 lei | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 5.22 lei | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.58 lei | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 14.77 lei | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 17.47 lei | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.84 lei | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 25.07 lei | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.35 lei | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.38 lei | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.21 lei | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 5.06 lei | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.96 lei | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.19 lei | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.00 lei | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.50 lei | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 30.00 lei | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.93 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.36 lei | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 26.00 lei | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 lei | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.49 lei | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.20 lei | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 lei | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 lei | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 26.70 lei | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 122,800.49 lei | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 121,333.62 lei | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 723.11 lei | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 35.22 lei | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 39.81 lei | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 265.45 lei | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 69.00 lei | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 47.50 lei | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,953.07 lei | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,574.83 lei | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 278.83 lei | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 187.50 lei | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 411.46 lei | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 425.00 lei | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,667.62 lei | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,810.93 lei | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,526.39 lei | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,069.41 lei | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,188.84 lei | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 870.90 lei | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,442.79 lei | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.98 |
Prices in Brasov
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Last update: 19 May 2025
Last update: 19 May 2025
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Leave a comment:2 Comments so far
Vlad
on May 07, 2025:
I don't is it okay but rains in May are often. I would say that temperature is lower than in Bucharest and more comfortable.
Dracula
on May 07, 2025:
Drivers culture is non existent in Brașov and Romania. Be aware, especially on the crosswalks without traffic lights.