🇷🇴 Cost of Living in Bucharest
How much you'll actually spend — not what travel blogs tell you
Monthly budget · Single · city center
$1,201/mo
Just you and your questionable life decisions
The real monthly damage
Rent — the biggest line item
Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Getting around — or trying to
30-day trial run
What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.
Bucharest vs. similar cities
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Bucharest?▼
A single person can expect to spend about $1,201/month in Bucharest, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $1,600/month.
What is the average salary in Bucharest?▼
The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Bucharest is about $1,260, according to Numbeo data.
Is Bucharest expensive compared to other cities?▼
Compared to similar cities: Athens ($1,492/mo), Tallinn ($1,779/mo), Marseille ($1,789/mo), Belgrade ($1,607/mo), Saint Petersburg ($1,451/mo). Bucharest comes in at $1,201/mo for a single person.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.