Bucharest, Romania

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Romania

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About Bucharest, Romania

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$576

Family of 4 / mo

$1,492

Avg salary (after tax)

$1,225

Bucharest is the capital city of Romania and is known for its rich history and vibrant culture. It is a place where old meets new, with beautiful historic buildings standing alongside modern architecture. The city has many parks and gardens, making it a lovely spot for walking and relaxing.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Bucharest· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $119.6
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $99.18
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $54.8
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $100.15

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.1
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $1,218

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $2.02
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $3.42
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $2.86
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.77
CappuccinoUSD $3.22

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $11.43
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $51.44
Fast Food ComboUSD $7.15

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $12.17
Apples (1 kg)USD $1.36
Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.86
Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.68
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $3.34
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.09
Onions (1 kg)USD $0.98
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.97
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.82
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $8
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $6.57
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $7.06
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $9.31
Dozen EggsUSD $3.53
White Rice (1 kg)USD $2.01
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $2.48
Milk (1 litre)USD $1.92

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $312.31
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $638.78
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $462.13
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,214
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $749.95
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $194.45

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $61.74
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $21.77
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $8.57
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $569.86
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $10,541

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $1.14
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $0.71
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $28,579
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $6.27
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $22.86
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $29,775
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.86

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $11.32
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $185.86