Bucharest ranks 7th of 8 priced cities in Romania on cost — $1,108 a month in essentials, 40% above Oradea, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,427 covers that 1.3×. 94.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at commune level. PM2.5 averages 19.2 µg/m³ a year, 4× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 0°C, Aug 25°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 | $464 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $701 |
| Groceries | $125 |
| Dining out | $287 |
| Utilities | $210 |
| Local transport | $22 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,108 |
| Avg net salary | $1,427 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $733 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,125 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Bucharest, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13.12 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $60.14 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.44 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.53 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.50 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.37 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.37 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.28 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.66 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.27 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.65 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.77 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.26 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.30 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.26 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.65 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.71 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.79 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.72 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.96 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.09 |
| Monthly transit pass | $21.87 |
| Taxi start | $0.66 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.66 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.95 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $199.39 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $10.47 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $8.35 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $52.40 |
| Cinema, one seat | $8.75 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Bucharest has 94.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (commune level). That is the 4th-highest of 8 Romania cities we track. Romania's national figure is 105, so Bucharest runs 10 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 | 0.1°C | -3.7°C | 85% | 64% | 45 mm |
| Feb | 3.9°C | 0.4°C | 78% | 64% | 29 mm |
| Mar | 7.3°C | 4.1°C | 71% | 61% | 50 mm |
| Apr | 12.6°C | 10.3°C | 66% | 54% | 59 mm |
| May | 17.4°C | 16.5°C | 68% | 58% | 57 mm |
| Jun | 22.6°C | 23.5°C | 68% | 51% | 82 mm |
| Jul | 24.8°C | 26°C | 62% | 36% | 60 mm |
| Aug | 25.1°C | 25.6°C | 57% | 32% | 38 mm |
| Sep | 19.9°C | 19°C | 61% | 42% | 35 mm |
| Oct | 13.1°C | 11.3°C | 74% | 50% | 52 mm |
| Nov | 7.3°C | 4.6°C | 83% | 67% | 58 mm |
| Dec | 2.9°C | -0.4°C | 88% | 65% | 43 mm |
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