| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Europe Ranking |
Eastern Europe Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 52.50 lei | Low | 384th/593 | 218th/255 | 28th/54 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 250.00 lei | Low | 360th/580 | 196th/246 | 16th/50 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 35.00 lei | Low | 327th/439 | 157th/167 | 27th/35 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 15.00 lei | Low | 380th/568 | 204th/252 | 19th/53 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 16.00 lei | Low | 399th/527 | 198th/236 | 25th/49 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 17.28 lei | Moderate | 296th/584 | 136th/250 | 9th/53 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 11.47 lei | Moderate | 265th/585 | 168th/248 | 6th/54 |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 10.46 lei | High | 161st/582 | 106th/246 | 7th/54 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Europe Ranking |
Eastern Europe Ranking |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 7.45 lei | High | 208th/592 | 84th/255 | 10th/54 |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 6.05 lei | Low | 414th/589 | 194th/253 | 17th/54 |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.76 lei | Low | 396th/581 | 199th/251 | 21st/53 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 16.73 lei | Moderate | 305th/592 | 179th/254 | 20th/54 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 19.15 lei | Low | 427th/560 | 212th/247 | 36th/53 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 14.78 lei | Low | 386th/579 | 212th/253 | 17th/53 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 27.17 lei | Low | 369th/559 | 200th/239 | 23th/52 |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.23 lei | Very Low | 519th/576 | 210th/246 | 23th/53 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.33 lei | Low | 390th/578 | 222th/247 | 45th/53 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.49 lei | Low | 425th/554 | 216th/243 | 38th/54 |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 5.76 lei | Moderate | 323th/562 | 183th/243 | 30th/53 |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.71 lei | Very Low | 468th/568 | 224th/245 | 36th/54 |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.90 lei | Low | 444th/555 | 212th/242 | 31st/53 |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.15 lei | Very Low | 441st/543 | 220th/229 | 42th/47 |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.73 lei | Low | 351st/571 | 164th/251 | 19th/54 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 35.00 lei | Low | 395th/550 | 137th/254 | 16th/54 |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 5.78 lei | Low | 423th/541 | 153th/237 | 12th/51 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.77 lei | Low | 372th/490 | 135th/219 | 18th/51 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 29.00 lei | Low | 275th/446 | 149th/189 | 19th/41 |
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Europe Ranking |
Eastern Europe Ranking |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 lei | Low | 321st/514 | 191st/235 | 22th/54 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 110.00 lei | Low | 325th/409 | 175th/197 | 29th/43 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.10 lei | Very Low | 380th/405 | 157th/159 | 39th/41 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.99 lei | Low | 284th/363 | 127th/140 | 25th/36 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 31.00 lei | Very Low | 240th/297 | 121st/126 | 26th/30 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 8.99 lei | High | 186th/593 | 178th/255 | 11st/54 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 135,437.76 lei | Low | 322th/500 | 206th/230 | 43th/51 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 120,070.20 lei | Low | 407th/562 | 220th/249 | 39th/54 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Europe Ranking |
Eastern Europe Ranking |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 852.03 lei | Moderate | 270th/556 | 168th/237 | 23th/50 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 37.08 lei | Very Low | 514th/590 | 238th/254 | 38th/54 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 43.44 lei | Very Low | 533th/581 | 234th/249 | 37th/52 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Europe Ranking |
Eastern Europe Ranking |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 274.83 lei | Very High | 109th/565 | 39th/245 | 4th/49 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 64.44 lei | Low | 302th/390 | 140th/156 | 36th/38 |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 45.00 lei | Moderate | 291st/496 | 146th/206 | 9th/43 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Europe Ranking |
Eastern Europe Ranking |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,114.22 lei | Low | 264th/417 | 106th/145 | 20th/33 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 32,900.85 lei | Very Low | 308th/384 | 121st/138 | 29th/34 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Europe Ranking |
Eastern Europe Ranking |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 246.98 lei | Low | 385th/524 | 211st/213 | 46th/47 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 168.92 lei | Low | 353th/474 | 162th/187 | 37th/45 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 357.37 lei | Very Low | 464th/538 | 218th/225 | 46th/50 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 427.48 lei | Low | 343th/482 | 179th/195 | 39th/47 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Europe Ranking |
Eastern Europe Ranking |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,260.57 lei | Low | 382th/583 | 191st/249 | 20th/52 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,225.24 lei | Low | 386th/575 | 200th/244 | 23th/51 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 6,162.99 lei | Low | 378th/570 | 178th/240 | 14th/49 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 4,986.44 lei | Moderate | 320th/565 | 154th/240 | 12th/49 |
| Buy Apartment Price | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Europe Ranking |
Eastern Europe Ranking |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,377.40 lei | Low | 318th/525 | 184th/227 | 26th/48 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,058.75 lei | Moderate | 261st/524 | 151st/225 | 19th/49 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Europe Ranking |
Eastern Europe Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,139.69 lei | Low | 408th/587 | 223th/253 | 33th/54 |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.20 | High | 129th/531 | 17th/230 | 16th/49 |