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Cost of Living in Odorheiu Secuiesc

Odorheiu Secuiesc, Harghita, Romania · Population 31,335

▼ -16% vs Romania average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)lei2,283 ($496)
Couple, monthlylei4,077 ($886)
Family of four, monthlylei5,298 ($1,152)

Estimated Prices in Odorheiu Secuiesc

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantlei23.60 ($5.13)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangelei94.39 ($20.52)per meal
Cappuccinolei7.08 ($1.54)each
Monthly groceries (single person)lei535 ($116)per month
Monthly public transport passlei86.53 ($18.81)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentlei228 ($49.59)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)lei66.07 ($14.36)per month
Fitness club membershiplei66.07 ($14.36)per month
Cinema ticketlei17.31 ($3.76)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centrelei1,020 ($222)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centrelei710 ($154)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centrelei2,129 ($463)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Odorheiu Secuiesc 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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Nearby Cities

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39 km away · Harghita

Sighişoara

41 km away · Mureş

Gheorgheni

50 km away · Harghita

Făgăraş

58 km away · Braşov

Sângeorgiu de Mureş

61 km away · Mureş

Sfântu-Gheorghe

62 km away · Covasna

Other Major Cities in Romania

Bucharest

Bucureşti · pop. 2,412,530

lei3,396 ($738) / mo

Cluj-Napoca

Cluj · pop. 286,598

lei2,724 ($592) / mo

Iaşi

Iaşi · pop. 271,692

lei2,724 ($592) / mo

Constanţa

Constanţa · pop. 263,707

lei2,724 ($592) / mo

Timişoara

Timiş · pop. 250,849

lei2,724 ($592) / mo

Braşov

Braşov · pop. 237,589

lei2,558 ($556) / mo

Craiova

Dolj · pop. 234,140

lei2,558 ($556) / mo

Galaţi

Galaţi · pop. 217,851

lei2,558 ($556) / mo

Living in Odorheiu Secuiesc

Odorheiu Secuiesc 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 Odorheiu Secuiesc 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Odorheiu Secuiesc expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated lei2,283 ($496) per month in Odorheiu Secuiesc including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Romania.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Odorheiu Secuiesc?
A net salary of around lei2,968 ($645) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Odorheiu Secuiesc with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Odorheiu Secuiesc is lei4,761 ($1,035).
How much is rent in Odorheiu Secuiesc?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated lei1,020 ($222) per month in the city centre and lei710 ($154) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about lei2,129 ($463).
Is Odorheiu Secuiesc cheaper than Romania on average?
Yes — Odorheiu Secuiesc is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Romania average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Odorheiu Secuiesc?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at lei535 ($116) in Odorheiu Secuiesc. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about lei24 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around lei7 ($2).
How do transport costs in Odorheiu Secuiesc compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Odorheiu Secuiesc is estimated at lei87 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Odorheiu Secuiesc are estimates based on Romania national averages adjusted for city size (population 31,335). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.