Brasov ranks 5th of 8 priced cities in Romania on cost — $1,096 a month in essentials, 38% above Oradea, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,120 covers that 1.0×. 94.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at commune level. PM2.5 averages 14.3 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -2°C, Aug 21°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $482 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $699 |
| Groceries | $123 |
| Dining out | $271 |
| Utilities | $196 |
| Local transport | $24 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,096 |
| Avg net salary | $1,120 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,046 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,307 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Brasov, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $12.58 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $54.68 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.65 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.73 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.28 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.50 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.51 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.30 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.57 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.43 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.77 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.66 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.19 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.03 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.51 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.60 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.78 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.83 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.89 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.82 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.09 |
| Monthly transit pass | $24.06 |
| Taxi start | $0.68 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.68 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.85 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $186.35 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $9.50 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $8.40 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $59.01 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.84 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Brasov has 94.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (commune level). That is the 5th-highest of 8 Romania cities we track. Romania's national figure is 105, so Brasov runs 11 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1.5°C | -5.2°C | 81% | 67% | 41 mm |
| Feb | 1.7°C | -1.7°C | 76% | 67% | 36 mm |
| Mar | 4.8°C | 1.6°C | 70% | 62% | 49 mm |
| Apr | 9.6°C | 7.1°C | 66% | 57% | 64 mm |
| May | 14.1°C | 12.9°C | 70% | 62% | 79 mm |
| Jun | 18.8°C | 19.1°C | 72% | 58% | 90 mm |
| Jul | 20.3°C | 20.9°C | 70% | 48% | 78 mm |
| Aug | 20.6°C | 21.1°C | 68% | 41% | 64 mm |
| Sep | 15.8°C | 15°C | 71% | 50% | 49 mm |
| Oct | 10°C | 8.1°C | 76% | 55% | 44 mm |
| Nov | 5.3°C | 2.6°C | 81% | 67% | 49 mm |
| Dec | 1.1°C | -2°C | 84% | 71% | 46 mm |
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