Bârlad, Vaslui, Romania · Population 52,475
▼ -6% vs Romania average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | lei26.22 ($5.70) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | lei105 ($22.80) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | lei7.87 ($1.71) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | lei594 ($129) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | lei96.14 ($20.90) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | lei253 ($55.10) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | lei73.42 ($15.96) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | lei73.42 ($15.96) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | lei19.23 ($4.18) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | lei1,164 ($253) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | lei810 ($176) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | lei2,429 ($528) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Bârlad is lei5,290 ($1,150) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of lei2,558 ($556) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly lei3,325 ($723) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (lei810 ($176)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.
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lei2,558 ($556) / moBârlad is one of the key cities in Romania. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is lei2,558 ($556), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around lei810 ($176) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to lei5,949 ($1,293) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately lei4,574 ($994) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Bârlad is lei5,290 ($1,150). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least lei3,325 ($723) per month.