Cost of Living in Constanta

Summary of cost of living in Constanta, Romania:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,683.5$ (11,567.2lei), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 751.8$ (3,240.8lei), excluding rent.
  • Constanta is 46.7% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Constanta is, on average, 78.1% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 60.00 lei 35.00-117.27
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 296.59 lei 200.00-400.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 35.00 lei 25.00-40.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 10.19 lei 6.00-20.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 15.50 lei 10.00-17.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 15.09 lei 10.00-20.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 9.16 lei 6.00-15.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 6.95 lei 3.50-12.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 8.04 lei 6.00-10.19
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 5.21 lei 3.63-7.26
White Rice (1 lb) 3.76 lei 3.18-4.54
Eggs (12, Large Size) 13.60 lei 8.40-16.80
Local Cheese (1 lb) 18.65 lei 9.07-90.72
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 11.99 lei 6.80-13.61
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 19.76 lei 13.61-27.22
Apples (1 lb) 2.77 lei 1.59-3.63
Bananas (1 lb) 3.38 lei 2.72-3.63
Oranges (1 lb) 3.46 lei 1.81-4.54
Tomatoes (1 lb) 5.34 lei 1.81-8.16
Potatoes (1 lb) 2.02 lei 1.81-2.27
Onions (1 lb) 2.12 lei 1.13-2.72
Lettuce (1 Head) 4.50 lei 3.00-6.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 3.95 lei 3.50-7.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 30.00 lei 22.00-40.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 4.83 lei 4.00-6.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 8.33 lei 8.00-15.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 30.00 lei 27.00-35.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.03 lei 3.00-5.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 100.00 lei 60.00-150.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 4.00 lei 3.29-5.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 5.94 lei 5.13-8.05
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 35.00 lei 32.00-60.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 7.48 lei 7.00-8.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 129,766.72 lei 123,558.74-129,766.72
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 116,907.71 lei 114,691.16-116,907.71
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 762.30 lei 600.00-1,000.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 36.06 lei 15.00-60.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 40.95 lei 30.00-80.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 263.00 lei 150.00-600.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 65.00 lei 60.00-70.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 32.50 lei 30.00-50.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 2,345.73 lei 1,500.00-3,182.93
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 35,463.43 lei 30,000.00-43,287.83
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 312.35 lei 150.00-400.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 216.17 lei 150.00-250.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 420.00 lei 383.94-500.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 409.58 lei 300.00-423.94
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,735.12 lei 2,037.07-3,177.84
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,118.53 lei 1,853.74-3,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 4,895.56 lei 4,000.00-6,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 3,430.72 lei 3,000.00-4,074.15
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 1,048.83 lei 929.02-1,254.18
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 841.59 lei 709.68-1,021.92
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,276.36 lei
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.96 6.00-7.20

Prices in Constanta

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Last update: 6 February 2026
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