MigrantoCost of living in Romania
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries, and where the money goes
Monthly cost in Romania
Spending runs from RON 2,110 a month in the poorest fifth to RON 11,100 in the richest
Per person, whole country
RON 5,200
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
RON 2,110richest 20%
RON 11,100
Where people spend money in Romania
One person's out-of-pocket spending, averaged across the whole country
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Key facts
The cost of living in Romania in numbers
Groceries takes an unusual share of the budget
It absorbs 25% of spending here, or RON 1,300 a month, against 19.7% in a typical country, 5.3 points more.
Typical spending takes 83% of the average wage
A typical person spends RON 5,200 a month while the average take-home wage is RON 6,260, so 17% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in Romania compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Romania against other countries
Cheaper than 50% of countries
Where Romania sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs RON 4,530 at world-middle prices costs RON 4,530 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), category breakdown 2022 (Eurostat), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Romania?
A typical person in Romania spends about RON 5,200 a month — around RON 62,400 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Romania?
By spending, Romania ranks #48 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about RON 5,200 a month, the poorest 20% about RON 2,110 and the richest 20% about RON 11,100. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Romania in US dollars?
The cost of living in Romania is about $1,149 a month, or roughly $13,788 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Romania?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about RON 2,110 a month per person, a typical one around RON 5,200, and a comfortable life around RON 7,200. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
What do people spend the most on in Romania?
The biggest expense is groceries, at about RON 1,300 a month (25% of spending). Then come housing (RON 955, 18%) and transport (RON 579, 11%).
Is the average salary in Romania enough to live on?
In most cases yes, but without much of a cushion. Average spending is about RON 5,200 a month, while the average take-home pay in Romania is about RON 6,260. For more on incomes, see salaries in Romania.
Is Romania an expensive country to live in?
Yes. Romania is more expensive than 74% of countries worldwide and ranks 29th of 41 in Europe by cost of living.
What currency is used in Romania?
Romania uses the Romanian Leu (RON). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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