Cost of living in Bucharest, Romania

Summary of cost of living in Bucharest

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 12,143 lei
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 5,352 lei
  • Cost of living in Bucharest is cheaper than in 63% of cities in Eastern Europe (10 out of 16)
  • Cost of living in Bucharest is cheaper than in 88% of cities in the World (167 out of 189)
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List of prices in Bucharest
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 47 lei
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 32 lei
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 14 lei
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 8 lei
12 eggs, large 15 lei
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 10 lei
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 24 lei
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 5.45 lei
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 4.57 lei
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 5.42 lei
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 29 lei
2 liters of coca-cola 10 lei
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 3.50 lei
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 3,952 lei
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 2,397 lei
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 681 lei
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 2,249 lei
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 1,612 lei
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 336 lei
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 36 lei
40” flat screen tv 1,402 lei
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 594 lei
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 45 lei
Hourly rate for cleaning help 44 lei
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 333 lei
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 192 lei
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 389 lei
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 422 lei
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 115,205 lei
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 7 lei
Monthly ticket public transport 91 lei
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 27 lei
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 29 lei
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 31 lei
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 251 lei
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 24 lei
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 16 lei
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 24 lei
4 rolls of toilet paper 7 lei
Tube of toothpaste 17 lei
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 60 lei
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 136 lei
2 tickets to the movies 64 lei
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 170 lei
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 197 lei
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 34 lei
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 13 lei
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 12 lei
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 3,935 lei
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.47 lei
1 month of gym membership in business district 198 lei
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 24 lei
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 360 prices entered by 58 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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Bucharest position in our World Ranking

the world
167th
out of 189
eastern europe
10th
out of 16

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

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eastern europe
1st
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