Oradea, Romania, Romania — cost of living
Wikipedia · Oradea

Oradea, Romania

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Oradea, Romania

About Oradea, Romania

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$451
Family of 4 / mo
$1,169
Avg salary (after tax)
$717

Oradea is a charming city located in western Romania , near the border with Hungary. It is known for its beautiful architecture, featuring a mix of Baroque, Art Nouveau, and neoclassical styles. One of the city's most famous landmarks is the stunning Oradea Fortress, which has a rich history and offers great views of the surrounding area.

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

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $80.97
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $32.86
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $24.3
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $57.16

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.32
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $712.49

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.24
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $4.28
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $2.28
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.99
  • CappuccinoUSD $2.09

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $8.29
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $45.73
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $6.23

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $24.35
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $1.06
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.42
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.65
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $1.36
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.74
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $0.86
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.71
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.64
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $7.15
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $6.29
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $6.38
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $9.78
  • Dozen EggsUSD $3.35
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.77
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $2.19
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.53

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $164.56
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $333.01
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $223.19
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $570.38
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $419.46
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $131.65

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $41.43
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $18.57
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $7.72
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $492.98
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $8,323

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $1.25
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $0.76
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $22,617
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $7.91
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $22.86
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $23,323
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.86

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $9.93
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $84.14

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