Romania
Cost of Living in Craiova
Monthly Total
$1,297
$22,698
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$469
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$28
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
$469
$8,208
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$212
$3,710
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$100
$1,750
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$96
$1,680
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$120
$2,100
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$191
$3,343
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$83
$1,453
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$25
$438
Monthly Total
$1,297
$22,698
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