Cheapest priced cityOradea$794 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityCluj-Napoca$1,193 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$443across 8 priced cities
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City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| City | Essentials | 1-bed outside | 1-bed centre | Groceries | Dining | Utilities | Transport | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oradea | $794 | $320 | $413 | $106 | $197 | $151 | $20 | $938 |
| Sibiu | $886 | $427 | $460 | $112 | $197 | $132 | $18 | $1,157 |
| Timisoara | $918 | $361 | $556 | $110 | $236 | $176 | $35 | $1,222 |
| Iasi | $1,004 | $435 | $545 | $124 | $230 | $187 | $28 | $1,167 |
| Brasov | $1,096 | $482 | $699 | $123 | $271 | $196 | $24 | $1,120 |
| Constanta | $1,099 | $487 | $621 | $117 | $295 | $182 | $18 | $986 |
| Bucharest | $1,108 | $464 | $701 | $125 | $287 | $210 | $22 | $1,427 |
| Cluj-Napoca | $1,193 | $566 | $687 | $132 | $289 | $174 | $32 | $1,348 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
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