Cost of Living in Romania - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Romania
Address: RO

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $648 (excluding rent), and $1,165 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,625 (excluding rent), and $2,392 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$11.36 RON 49.42

$6.82 RON 29.67

$18.18 RON 79.1

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$45.73 RON 199

$34.30 RON 149

$91.5 RON 398

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$8.03 RON 34.94

$6.89 RON 29.96

$9.18 RON 39.93

Cappuccino

$2.97 RON 12.93

$1.65 RON 7.18

$4.73 RON 20.56

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.01 RON 8.76

$1.16 RON 5.04

$3.47 RON 15.11

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.88 RON 8.18

$1.17 RON 5.11

$2.82 RON 12.26

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.73 RON 11.86

$1.36 RON 5.93

$4.09 RON 17.79

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.36 RON 14.62

$2.24 RON 9.75

$4.49 RON 19.53

Milk (1 liter)

$1.56 RON 6.77

$1.13 RON 4.93

$2.27 RON 9.85

White Bread (500g)

$1.29 RON 5.59

$0.83 RON 3.62

$2.13 RON 9.26

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.73 RON 7.52

$1.13 RON 4.91

$2.49 RON 10.81

Eggs

$3.34 RON 14.52

$2.15 RON 9.35

$4.48 RON 19.50

Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.12 RON 39.68

$5.91 RON 25.71

$14.18 RON 61.7

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$6.67 RON 29.03

$4.30 RON 18.70

$7.91 RON 34.41

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$11.17 RON 48.57

$6.96 RON 30.29

$17.40 RON 75.7

Apples (1kg)

$1.23 RON 5.33

$0.70 RON 3.07

$1.88 RON 8.18

Banana (1kg)

$1.61 RON 6.98

$1.35 RON 5.88

$2.25 RON 9.80

Oranges (1kg)

$1.66 RON 7.21

$1.17 RON 5.08

$2.57 RON 11.18

Tomato (1kg)

$2.27 RON 9.89

$1.18 RON 5.12

$3.53 RON 15.36

Potato (1kg)

$0.91 RON 3.95

$0.56 RON 2.44

$1.33 RON 5.80

Onion (1kg)

$0.98 RON 4.28

$0.68 RON 2.95

$1.36 RON 5.91

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.92 RON 3.99

$0.56 RON 2.44

$1.33 RON 5.80

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.87 RON 3.80

$0.60 RON 2.62

$1.32 RON 5.74

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$6.12 RON 26.63

$5.67 RON 24.66

$6.80 RON 29.58

Wine (Bottle)

$6.89 RON 29.96

$4.59 RON 19.97

$11.48 RON 49.93

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.16 RON 5.05

$0.82 RON 3.59

$1.87 RON 8.15

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.80 RON 7.82

$1.16 RON 5.05

$2.79 RON 12.12

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.84 RON 3.64

$0.71 RON 3.10

$1.19 RON 5.16

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$23.27 RON 101

$18.62 RON 81.0

$34.91 RON 152

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.96 RON 4.17

$0.72 RON 3.12

$1.20 RON 5.21

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.71 RON 3.07

$0.60 RON 2.61

$1.01 RON 4.37

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$7.58 RON 32.98

$5.62 RON 24.45

$11.17 RON 48.60

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.59 RON 6.91

$1.47 RON 6.40

$1.77 RON 7.68

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$28.0K RON 121.6K

$27.6K RON 119.9K

$28.7K RON 124.7K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$27.3K RON 118.9K

$26.3K RON 114.5K

$31.0K RON 134.8K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$162 RON 706

$115 RON 500

$261 RON 1,135

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$8.16 RON 35.51

$4.49 RON 19.51

$13.45 RON 58.5

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$10.03 RON 43.64

$7.08 RON 30.80

$17.70 RON 77.0

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$43.91 RON 191

$27.25 RON 119

$68.1 RON 296

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$21.09 RON 91.8

$11.65 RON 50.7

$34.95 RON 152

Cinema Ticket

$8.29 RON 36.04

$5.92 RON 25.76

$11.83 RON 51.5

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$505 RON 2,196

$350 RON 1,521

$816 RON 3,549

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$10.2K RON 44.2K

$6,977 RON 30.4K

$19.3K RON 84.0K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$70.5 RON 307

$30.36 RON 132

$124 RON 539

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$41.13 RON 179

$23.02 RON 100

$69.1 RON 300

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$82.1 RON 357

$56.9 RON 247

$114 RON 495

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$92.4 RON 402

$68.7 RON 299

$137 RON 598

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$496 RON 2,157

$348 RON 1,516

$813 RON 3,537

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$356 RON 1,549

$229 RON 995

$572 RON 2,486

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$849 RON 3,691

$537 RON 2,337

$1,425 RON 6,198

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$597 RON 2,595

$402 RON 1,748

$1,028 RON 4,472

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,513 RON 10.9K

$1,615 RON 7,027

$4,629 RON 20.1K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,914 RON 8,324

$1,342 RON 5,838

$3,278 RON 14.3K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,081 RON 4,703

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

6.84

5.59

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: March 1, 2026

By City in Romania

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Alba Iulia	63536	48	$551	$956	$1,372	$1,962	64.58	225.88
2	Alexandria	45434	43	$535	$843	$1,109	$1,969	101.28	199.01
3	Arad	159074	44	$550	$874	$1,350	$1,896	43.54	262.39
4	Bacau	144307	45	$588	$882	$1,743	$2,044	28.89	300.65
5	Baia Mare	123738	44	$561	$875	$1,433	$1,952	78.74	248.15
6	Baia Sprie	11735	49	$468	$971	$1,407	$1,922	191.59	227.09
7	Barlad	77518	52	$531	$1,026	$1,535	$2,089	22.34	259.87
8	Bistrita	75076	45	$644	$920	$1,586	$1,988	355.93	260.39
9	Bolintin-Vale	12000	57	$623	$1,123	$1,497	$2,374	188.88	180.28
10	Botosani	106847	52	$567	$1,041	$1,465	$2,059	237.72	285.82
11	Bragadiru	15000	57	$670	$1,135	$1,907	$2,416	114.18	291.9
12	Braila	180302	55	$646	$1,075	$1,636	$2,207	91.5	245.92
13	Brasov	253200	64	$675	$1,257	$1,721	$2,586	145.93	248.51
14	Bucharest	1883425	67	$735	$1,341	$1,921	$2,965	95.08	315.01
15	Buzau	115494	55	$689	$1,118	$1,585	$2,027	59.4	202.44
16	Buzias	7000	56	$694	$1,138	$1,784	$2,295	16.77	172.24
17	Calafat	18500	52	$615	$1,044	$1,220	$2,062	292.7	117.29
18	Calarasi	65181	50	$672	$982	$1,497	$2,021	64.81	223.48
19	Campina	41554	53	$606	$1,056	$1,632	$2,152	93.45	272.58
20	Carei	25911	52	$617	$1,043	$1,680	$2,092	240.19	191.11
21	Chitila	10866	58	$690	$1,142	$1,873	$2,424	48.42	265.24
22	Cluj-Napoca	324576	70	$688	$1,404	$1,772	$2,866	111.15	330.16
23	Constanta	283872	66	$689	$1,307	$1,882	$2,923	233.11	268.44
24	Craiova	269506	56	$601	$1,096	$1,539	$2,134	87.72	236.05
25	Cugir	28780	48	$502	$966	$1,290	$1,834	41.35	182.83
26	Dealu	3800	56	$707	$1,112	$1,486	$2,320	187.27	161.32
27	Deva	61123	44	$521	$867	$1,285	$1,763	11.12	294.07
28	Dorohoi	32778	51	$532	$1,021	$1,303	$2,042	29.38	241.5
29	Drobeta-Turnu Severin	92617	54	$658	$1,087	$1,816	$2,487	149.92	208.41
30	Focsani	97186	48	$465	$973	$1,457	$1,942	70.35	253.63
31	Galati	249432	56	$602	$1,142	$1,585	$2,330	88.22	230.98
32	Giurgiu	61353	56	$762	$1,135	$1,850	$2,290	120.01	255.59
33	Hunedoara	78675	42	$547	$828	$1,341	$1,700	141.35	263.7
34	Iasi	290422	57	$633	$1,137	$1,626	$2,312	197.55	301.66
35	Iernut	9000	51	$529	$1,044	$1,426	$2,025	112.75	282.53
36	Lehliu Gara	6000	54	$686	$1,053	$1,594	$2,138	6.11	289.84
37	Lugoj	49742	42	$490	$836	$1,110	$1,717	26.04	209.61
38	Mamaia	441	52	$603	$1,032	$1,516	$2,121	235.49	250.85
39	Mangalia	36364	52	$659	$1,022	$1,459	$2,085	176.78	272.58
40	Medias	53564	56	$579	$1,127	$1,898	$2,314	246.24	254.13
41	Miercurea Ciuc	38966	40	$483	$806	$1,064	$1,789	36.33	191.84
42	Miroslava	11000	54	$551	$1,064	$1,630	$2,226	144.74	292.13
43	Odorheiu Secuiesc	34275	53	$695	$1,067	$1,734	$2,091	97.79	222.09
44	Onesti	57333	49	$554	$965	$1,472	$1,935	108.61	202.66
45	Oradea	196367	54	$588	$1,054	$1,560	$2,172	181.05	270.63
46	Pascani	35897	56	$667	$1,110	$1,701	$2,357	72.31	192.67
47	Petrosani	51476	57	$652	$1,137	$1,863	$2,311	112.39	267.73
48	Piatra Neamt	85055	47	$636	$937	$1,354	$1,949	259.13	277.3
49	Pitesti	155383	53	$644	$1,070	$1,658	$2,049	206.2	248.63
50	Ploiesti	224406	55	$607	$1,109	$1,561	$2,164	30.74	275.37

Romania Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Romania - Frequently Asked Questions

Romania offers a mix of affordable basics and comfortable lifestyle options for travelers, expats, and digital nomads. The Cost of Living in Romania tends to be lower than in many Western cities, with price variation by city and neighborhood. Expect cheaper meals, transit, and local services outside the capital, while central hubs can feel pricier but still reasonable by global standards. Housing runs from modern serviced apartments to older, character-rich options, and long-term leases are common in major towns. Seasonal tourism and a growing coworking scene support flexible work and daily life. Tip: map out neighborhoods by vibe and amenities before choosing a base.

Daily life in Romania blends affordability with a rich local scene, especially around markets, cafes, and parks. Housing search typically centers on neighborhoods with good transit access; you’ll find a mix of newer rentals and charming, older buildings near universities or city centers. Food options range from inexpensive street meals to diverse grocery stores and farmers markets, making it easy to cook at home. Public transport is reliable in most cities, with occasional peak congestion seasonally around holidays. Co-working spaces and cafes support remote work. Romania living cost varies by city, so test a few spaces before committing. Tip: trial weekend errands to gauge neighborhood rhythms.

Quality of life in Romania can feel high when you tailor your budget to neighborhoods and seasonality. Consider a simple framework: secure a comfortable base housing while allocating allowance for groceries, utilities, and transport, with a flexible portion for activities and meals out. Off-season travel and local festivals can affect crowds and prices, so plan ahead for peak times in mountain towns or tourist spots. Neighborhood fit matters: look for near tram lines or bike-friendly streets, with easy access to supermarkets and coworking if you work remotely. Tip: join local expat groups to learn monthly rhythms and save by buying in bulk.