Romania
Cost of Living in Bucharest
Monthly Total
$1,423
$24,903
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$499
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$31
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$499
$8,733
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$184
$3,220
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$117
$2,048
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$156
$2,730
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$120
$2,100
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$209
$3,658
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$116
$2,030
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$22
$385
Monthly Total
$1,423
$24,903
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