Cost of Living in Craiova
Summary of cost of living in Craiova, Romania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,261.0 (10,225.6 lei), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $652.7 (2,952.1 lei), excluding rent.
- Craiova is 57.9% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Craiova is, on average, 80.2% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 35.00 lei | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 170.00 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) | 16.50 lei | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 12.75 lei | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 10.80 lei | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 8.75 lei | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 6.25 lei | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.63 lei | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.86 lei | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 15.76 lei | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 15.08 lei | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.80 lei | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 22.60 lei | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.21 lei | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.10 lei | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.98 lei | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.77 lei | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.70 lei | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.78 lei | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.25 lei | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.38 lei | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 27.50 lei | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 5.85 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.38 lei | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 30.00 lei | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 lei | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 120.00 lei | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.00 lei | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.83 lei | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 lei | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 7.73 lei | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 133,416.19 lei | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 120,793.94 lei | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 888.00 lei | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 42.33 lei | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 48.67 lei | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 181.80 lei | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 81.25 lei | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 31.00 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) | 343.33 lei | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 193.80 lei | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 380.00 lei | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 458.33 lei | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,299.13 lei | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,827.70 lei | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,285.39 lei | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,020.00 lei | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,104.77 lei | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 860.35 lei | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,494.61 lei | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.83 | |
Prices in Craiova
This city had 285 entries in the past 12 months by 30 different contributors.
Last update: 3 June 2026
Last update: 3 June 2026
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