Bucharest, Bucureşti, Romania · Population 2,412,530 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Romania average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | lei34.09 ($7.41) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | lei136 ($29.64) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | lei10.23 ($2.22) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | lei773 ($168) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | lei125 ($27.17) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | lei329 ($71.63) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | lei95.44 ($20.75) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | lei95.44 ($20.75) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | lei25.00 ($5.43) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | lei1,616 ($351) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | lei1,124 ($244) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | lei3,371 ($733) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Bucharest is lei6,877 ($1,495) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of lei3,396 ($738) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly lei4,415 ($960) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (lei1,124 ($244)) represents about 33% of the total single-person budget.
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lei2,558 ($556) / moBucharest is the capital and one of the key cities in Romania. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is lei3,396 ($738), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around lei1,124 ($244) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to lei7,948 ($1,728) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately lei6,095 ($1,325) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Bucharest is lei6,877 ($1,495). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least lei4,415 ($960) per month.