Buftea, Ilfov, Romania · Population 20,577
▼ -16% vs Romania average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | lei23.60 ($5.13) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | lei94.39 ($20.52) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | lei7.08 ($1.54) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | lei535 ($116) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | lei86.53 ($18.81) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | lei228 ($49.59) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | lei66.07 ($14.36) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | lei66.07 ($14.36) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | lei17.31 ($3.76) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | lei1,020 ($222) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | lei710 ($154) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | lei2,129 ($463) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Buftea is lei4,761 ($1,035) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of lei2,283 ($496) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly lei2,968 ($645) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (lei710 ($154)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.
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lei2,558 ($556) / moBuftea is one of the key cities in Romania. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is lei2,283 ($496), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around lei710 ($154) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to lei5,298 ($1,152) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately lei4,077 ($886) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Buftea is lei4,761 ($1,035). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least lei2,968 ($645) per month.