Cost of Living in Oradea
Summary of cost of living in Oradea, Romania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,218.7 (9,957.0 lei), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $623.0 (2,796.0 lei), excluding rent.
- Oradea is 63.7% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Oradea is, on average, 92.2% lower than in New York.
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) | 10.00 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 15.00 lei | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 12.57 lei | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.86 lei | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 8.33 lei | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 7.14 lei | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 4.49 lei | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.55 lei | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 13.20 lei | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 17.77 lei | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.61 lei | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 19.50 lei | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.36 lei | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.29 lei | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.18 lei | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.99 lei | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.81 lei | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.95 lei | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.38 lei | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.83 lei | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 27.50 lei | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.80 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.50 lei | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 27.50 lei | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 lei | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 90.00 lei | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.50 lei | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 5.63 lei | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 35.00 lei | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 7.48 lei | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 134,098.57 lei | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 118,713.32 lei | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 652.65 lei | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 30.33 lei | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 37.50 lei | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 216.00 lei | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 78.00 lei | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 35.00 lei | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,863.89 lei | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 42,111.50 lei | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 287.50 lei | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 176.00 lei | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 262.50 lei | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 300.00 lei | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,891.17 lei | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,468.86 lei | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,563.05 lei | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,874.66 lei | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 856.13 lei | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 823.50 lei | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,259.95 lei | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.10 | |
Prices in Oradea
This city had 174 entries in the past 12 months by 20 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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