Prices and Cost of Living in Romania

Food and beverage prices in Romania

Popular food products found on store shelves in Romania include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 3.79 RON (0.79 USD) for a kilo of onions to 46.29 RON (9.7 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 8 RON (1.68 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.92 RON (1.03 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 7.18 RON (1.5 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 5.05 RON (1.06 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 3.16 RON (0.66 USD). Dairy prices in Romania, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 7.79 RON (1.63 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 38.2 RON (8 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 28.63 RON (6 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 13.86 RON (2.9 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 8.55 RON (1.79 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Romania vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 12.58 RON (2.64 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 8.05 RON (1.69 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 27 RON (5.66 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 200 RON (41.89 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 50 RON (10.47 USD).

How much does transportation cost in Romania?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 3 RON (0.63 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 80 RON (16.76 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 3 RON (0.63 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 2.7 RON (0.57 USD).

Fuel prices in Romania

Average fuel prices in Romania are 7.35 RON (1.54 USD) per liter of gasoline and 7.46 RON (1.56 USD) per liter of diesel. A liter of LPG autogas costs 3.74 RON (0.78 USD).

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Romania?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Romania varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 1591 RON (333 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 2248 RON (471 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 11685 RON (2448 USD) per square meter.