Cost of Living in Brasov
Summary of cost of living in Brasov, Romania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,567.3$ (11,446.1lei), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 733.6$ (3,270.5lei), excluding rent.
- Brasov is 59.4% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Brasov is, on average, 86.9% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.89 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 54.95 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.85 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.69 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.36 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.46 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.04 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.16 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.57 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.17 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.80 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.31 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.92 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.11 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.62 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.53 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.76 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.72 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.13 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.44 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.49 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.90 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.79 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.73 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.11 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.65 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.83 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.90 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 18.62 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 0.72 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.08 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 6.73 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.99 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,553.99 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,221.11 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 162.20 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 7.90 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 8.93 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 59.54 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.48 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.65 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 438.09 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 6,409.91 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 62.54 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 42.06 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 92.29 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 95.33 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 598.37 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 406.23 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,015.32 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 688.50 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 266.70 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 195.37 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 996.52 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.98 |
Prices in Brasov
This city had 779 entries in the past 12 months by 68 different contributors.
Last update: 26 May 2025
Last update: 26 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.