Cost of Living in Romania
The population of Romania is 19,586,539. The average cost of living in Romania is $1145 and the median after-tax salary is $677.74
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Restaurants |
Price |
World Range |
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
6.75 $ |
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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
28.91 $ |
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McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
4.82 $ |
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Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.54 $ |
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Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.93 $ |
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Cappuccino (regular) |
1.78 $ |
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Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.24 $ |
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Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.07 $ |
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Markets |
Price |
World Range |
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
1.1 $ |
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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.8 $ |
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Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.23 $ |
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Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.27 $ |
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Local Cheese (1 lb) |
5.68 $ |
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Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
4.5 $ |
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Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
7.55 $ |
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Apples (1 lb) |
0.83 $ |
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Banana (1 lb) |
1.13 $ |
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Oranges (1 lb) |
1.09 $ |
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Tomato (1 lb) |
1.58 $ |
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Potato (1 lb) |
0.53 $ |
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Onion (1 lb) |
0.56 $ |
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Lettuce (1 head) |
0.58 $ |
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Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.51 $ |
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
4.82 $ |
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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.73 $ |
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Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.16 $ |
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
4.24 $ |
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Transportation |
Price |
World Range |
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.58 $ |
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Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
15.42 $ |
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.55 $ |
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Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
0.54 $ |
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
4.82 $ |
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Gasoline (1 gallon) |
1.55 $ |
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Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
16384.28 $ |
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Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
19336.99 $ |
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Utilities (Monthly) |
Price |
World Range |
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
111.57 $ |
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1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.05 $ |
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Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
7.47 $ |
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Sports And Leisure |
Price |
World Range |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
32.71 $ |
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Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
12.71 $ |
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Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
5.78 $ |
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Childcare |
Price |
World Range |
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
345.95 $ |
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International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
5502.76 $ |
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Clothing And Shoes |
Price |
World Range |
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
54.72 $ |
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1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
32.0 $ |
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1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
63.04 $ |
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1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
73.47 $ |
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Rent Per Month |
Price |
World Range |
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
330.1 $ |
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Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
236.8 $ |
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Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
569.1 $ |
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Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
394.96 $ |
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Buy Apartment Price |
Price |
World Range |
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1674.59 $ |
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1185.76 $ |
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Salaries And Financing |
Price |
World Range |
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
677.74 $ |
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Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate |
5.96 % |
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Romania
OVERALL RISK: LOW
For the most part, Romania is a safe country to travel to and considered to be a welcoming traveling destination, ranked among the most-threat free countries on the planet.
TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: LOW
Transportation in Romania is mainly safe. As in any other country, cab drivers could take advantage of an unprepared tourist, scamming him into paying the ride way too much. Tourists are advised to use Uber or Black Cab to avoid such events.
PICKPOCKETS RISK: LOW
Even though pickpocketing and small thefts are some of the most common crimes you can encounter in Romania, they are most common in big cities like Bucharest, or other famous tourist destinations in Romania, and even there they are rare compared to other bigger European capitals.
NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: LOW
Some Romanian cities, such as Bucharest, are somewhat vulnerable to earthquake hazards, given the fact that they are located in an active seismic zone. Apart from that, some parts of Romania might become inaccessible due to heavy rains or snowfall during winter.
MUGGING RISK: MEDIUM
Even though crimes against tourists remain a problem in Romania, mugging is not an issue and rarely happens towards tourists.
TERRORISM RISK: LOW
As of 2016, Romania started boosting anti-terrorism laws, even though it was always considered to be one of the most terrorism threat-free countries in the world, so traveling to Romania is considered as safe as can be when it comes to terrorism.
SCAMS RISK: MEDIUM
Scams do happen in Romania, but mostly in the form of overpricing in bars, or by the street vendors. Drink spiking is also an issue in night clubs.
WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: LOW
Even though Romania is as safe as can be for women travelers, they should be aware of the dangers of roaming alone in a strange city. Just like pretty much anywhere, they should avoid walking alone down empty or poorly lit streets, walking past groups of people that behave or look strange or getting into conversations with unknown people that might seem strangely friendly.
Visas
In most cases, Visas are not needed for any stay shorter than 90 days. However, you should make sure that your passport is valid for at least six months from your date of return and if you're not sure whether or not you need a visa, you should check that on www.doyouneedvisa.com. Based on your nationality, it will help you make sure if you need a visa for the country you are visiting.
Currency
Currency in Romania is Romanian Leu. You should avoid exchanging money on the street or any unofficial money exchange offices. You will find the best exchange rate in the official banks. Another option can be withdrawing money from local ATM's using your debit or credit card.
Weather
The climate in Romania is mild, with all four, very distinct seasons. It's colder in the north since the Carpathian Mountains are there, so if you're traveling to Transylvania, be prepared and dress warmly.
Airports
As would be expected, the busiest airports are located in Bucharest. There are two of them, and the most prominent one is located 16.5 km north of Bucharest, called Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
Travel Insurance
We advise travelers to make sure they have travel insurance that would, in case of any emergency, cover all costs of any medical problems, as well as in cases of theft or loss of personal items.