Cost of Living in Craiova
Summary of cost of living in Craiova, Romania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,344.7$ (10,257.5lei), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 678.8$ (2,969.7lei), excluding rent.
- Craiova is 56.8% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Craiova is, on average, 82.3% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 lei | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 200.00 lei | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 35.00 lei | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 11.09 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 17.82 lei | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 11.04 lei | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 10.03 lei | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 8.04 lei | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 6.40 lei | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.81 lei | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.09 lei | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 14.21 lei | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 16.86 lei | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.21 lei | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 21.52 lei | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.41 lei | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.07 lei | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.96 lei | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.91 lei | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.00 lei | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.05 lei | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.70 lei | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.30 lei | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 30.00 lei | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 5.91 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 10.70 lei | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 28.50 lei | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 lei | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 lei | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.50 lei | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.83 lei | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 lei | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 7.07 lei | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 129,711.96 lei | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 120,170.13 lei | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 912.22 lei | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 38.80 lei | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 48.67 lei | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 171.50 lei | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 81.25 lei | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 30.00 lei | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,000.00 lei | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 39,000.00 lei | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 372.00 lei | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 204.75 lei | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 350.00 lei | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 450.00 lei | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,975.80 lei | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,495.26 lei | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,775.87 lei | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,302.65 lei | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,032.70 lei | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 833.79 lei | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,519.18 lei | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.94 |
Prices in Craiova
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Last update: 8 December 2025
Last update: 8 December 2025
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