Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania

Summary of cost of living in Bucharest

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 12,295 lei
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 5,673 lei
  • Cost of living in Bucharest is cheaper than in 69% of cities in Eastern Europe (11 out of 16)
  • Cost of living in Bucharest is cheaper than in 83% of cities in the World (131 out of 157)
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List of prices in Bucharest
Current as of Nov 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 45 lei
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 32 lei
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 15 lei
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 8 lei
12 eggs, large 14 lei
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 8 lei
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 19 lei
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 4.63 lei
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 4.16 lei
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 4.99 lei
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 31 lei
2 liters of coca-cola 9 lei
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 2.80 lei
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 4,342 lei
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 2,614 lei
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 588 lei
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 2,934 lei
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 1,827 lei
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 341 lei
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 36 lei
40” flat screen tv 1,185 lei
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 594 lei
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 49 lei
Hourly rate for cleaning help 44 lei
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 341 lei
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 160 lei
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 390 lei
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 336 lei
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 107,460 lei
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 7 lei
Monthly ticket public transport 94 lei
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 26 lei
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 26 lei
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 29 lei
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 245 lei
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 22 lei
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 20 lei
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 24 lei
4 rolls of toilet paper 8 lei
Tube of toothpaste 15 lei
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 63 lei
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 126 lei
2 tickets to the movies 64 lei
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 161 lei
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 211 lei
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 32 lei
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 14 lei
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 11 lei
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 4,149 lei
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.47 lei
1 month of gym membership in business district 196 lei
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 26 lei
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 294 prices entered by 57 different people.
Latest price update: November 12, 2024

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Bucharest position in our World Ranking

the world
131st
out of 157
eastern europe
11th
out of 16

Cheapest and most expensive products in Bucharest compared to other cities:

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2nd
the world
4th
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5th
eastern europe
1st
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1st
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2nd

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