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Cost of Living in Târgu Jiu

Târgu Jiu, Gorj, Romania · Population 73,545

▼ -6% vs Romania average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)lei2,558 ($556)
Couple, monthlylei4,574 ($994)
Family of four, monthlylei5,949 ($1,293)

Estimated Prices in Târgu Jiu

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantlei26.22 ($5.70)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangelei105 ($22.80)per meal
Cappuccinolei7.87 ($1.71)each
Monthly groceries (single person)lei594 ($129)per month
Monthly public transport passlei96.14 ($20.90)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentlei253 ($55.10)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)lei73.42 ($15.96)per month
Fitness club membershiplei73.42 ($15.96)per month
Cinema ticketlei19.23 ($4.18)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centrelei1,164 ($253)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centrelei810 ($176)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centrelei2,429 ($528)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Târgu Jiu 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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Petroşani

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Strehaia

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Petrila

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Filiaşi

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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 Târgu Jiu

Târgu Jiu 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 Târgu Jiu 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Târgu Jiu expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated lei2,558 ($556) per month in Târgu Jiu including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Romania.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Târgu Jiu?
A net salary of around lei3,325 ($723) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Târgu Jiu with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Târgu Jiu is lei5,290 ($1,150).
How much is rent in Târgu Jiu?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated lei1,164 ($253) per month in the city centre and lei810 ($176) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about lei2,429 ($528).
Is Târgu Jiu cheaper than Romania on average?
Yes — Târgu Jiu is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Romania average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Târgu Jiu?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at lei594 ($129) in Târgu Jiu. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about lei26 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around lei8 ($2).
How do transport costs in Târgu Jiu compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Târgu Jiu is estimated at lei96 ($21). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Târgu Jiu are estimates based on Romania national averages adjusted for city size (population 73,545). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.