Median monthly budget · single · city center
$1,310/mo
Across 1 city we track
Couple
$1,746
Family of 4
$4,184
Median local salary (after tax)$1,469/mo
City-by-city damage report
Rent — the biggest line item
City1BR center1BR outside3BR center
Bucharest$668$445$1,230Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Median across 1 city
Milk (1L)$1.65
Bread (loaf)$1.28
Eggs (12)$3.78
Rice (1kg)$1.67
Chicken (1kg)$7.41
Apples (1kg)$1.39
Tomatoes (1kg)$2.29
Potatoes (1kg)$0.82
Water (1.5L)$0.94
Wine (mid-range)$6.99
Beer (0.5L store)$1.27
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Median prices across 1 city
Cheap meal$14
Mid-range dinner for 2$65
Cappuccino$3.31
Beer (draught)$3.38
Coke (0.33L)$2.27
Getting around — or trying to
Median prices across 1 city
Monthly pass$23
Single ride$1.01
Gasoline (1L)$1.76
Romania vs. the neighbors
🇷🇴Romania(this country)
$1,310/mo🇬🇷Greece
$2,323/mo🇭🇺Hungary
$2,402/mo🇷🇸Serbia
$2,405/mo🇹🇷Turkey
$2,444/mo🇸🇰Slovakia
$2,615/moFrequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Romania?▼
Across 1 cities, a single person spends a median of $1,310/month including rent. Bucharest is the cheapest at $1,310/mo.
What is the average rent in Romania?▼
Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $668/month across 1 cities we track.
What is the average salary in Romania?▼
The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 1 cities is about $1,469, based on Numbeo data.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.