However, having been living in Prague for a year, I think that the prices, while a bit higher in Prague than in Bucharest, are reflected somewhat in a better quality of life. But, as always, there are tradeoffs everywhere, some things you can get only in Bucharest. :)
| RESTAURANTS | ROMANIA | |||
| RON | EUR | USD | GBP | |
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 2.8 |
| Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant | 50 | 13.8 | 16.9 | 9.5 |
| Combo Meal at KFC/McDonald's | 15 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 2.8 |
| Sausage at Wenceslas Sq. | ||||
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 4.5 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 8 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.5 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.7 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| MARKETS | ||||
| Milk (1 liter) | 2 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Loaf of Fresh Bread | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| French Baguette | 2 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Eggs (10) | 5 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| Cheese (100g) | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Bottle of Romanian Wine | 10 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 1.9 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 25 | 6.9 | 8.5 | 4.7 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 50 | 13.8 | 16.9 | 9.5 |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | 4 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Pack of Cigarettes - Romanian Brand | 3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| TRANSPORTATION | ||||
| One-way Ticket | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Transfer Ticket | ||||
| 24-hour Pass | ||||
| Monthly Pass | 40 | 11.0 | 13.6 | 7.6 |
| Annual Pass | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Taxi (airport to center) | 35 | 9.6 | 11.9 | 6.6 |
| Taxi (within center) | 8 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| ACCOMODATION (Monthly) | ||||
| Single Room in Bucharest 1/2 | 700 | 192.8 | 237.3 | 132.8 |
| Single Room Outside of Centre | 500 | 137.7 | 169.5 | 94.9 |
| Apartment (1+1) in Bucharest 1/2 | 1200 | 330.6 | 406.8 | 227.7 |
| Apartment (1+1) Outside of Centre | 900 | 247.9 | 305.1 | 170.8 |
| Apartment (2+1) in Bucharest 1/2 | 2000 | 551.0 | 678.0 | 379.5 |
| Apartment (2+1) Outside of Centre | 1500 | 413.2 | 508.5 | 284.6 |
| UTILITIES, ETC. (Monthly) | ||||
| Basic (Gas, Electricity, etc.) | 150 | 41.3 | 50.8 | 28.5 |
| Phone (Land Line) | 50 | 13.8 | 16.9 | 9.5 |
| Mobile Phone | 150 | 41.3 | 50.8 | 28.5 |
| Internet (512 kbps ADSL) | 150 | 41.3 | 50.8 | 28.5 |
| rates | RON | |||
| USD | 2.95 | |||
| EUR | 3.63 | |||
| GBP | 5.27 | |||
the xls file is also available.
Ma indoiesc ca este o lista foarte corecta, din cate imi amintesc eu preturile erau ceva mai mici:
In vara berea la halba era in jur de 20 de mii, iar sucul la 2 litri costa 38-40 de mii.
Ar trebui sa faci totusi un replace-all, ca nu prea se gaseste la noi vin Ceh, nici tigari cehe si sigur nu cazare in Praga
Sunt surprins ca s-a bagat ADSL in Bucuresti, si ca este atat de scump. Pentru a fi corecti, ar merita totusi mentionat in tabel si internetul prin cablu, mult mai ieftin...
...Alex is saying that he is aware of lower prices in Bucharest, which is understandable since I was providing some median prices...of course Czech/Prague should be replaced with Romanian/Bucharest, I didn't spend time to edit it hoping that the reader would get the idea fast since I was providing the original link.
The ADSL is cheaper actually, 31 euros from Romtelecom, 150 ron is what I pay monthly for a cable connection from Astral. (TV cable included)
One note to my (Romanian) readers: since this is an English-written website I would appreciate if your comments would be in English as well. Thanks and keep them coming.
interesting table.
dear sir,
I want to know cost of living in a one room apartment inside bucharest and the facilities of that appartments.
I am also interested to know the cost of chicken, fish, beef, vegetables etc in local market.
I will be happy if I can get these news quickly.
regards,
Tito
Dear Sir,
I would like to know the cost of living for a single person in a town like Iasi in Romania.
What would be my monthly expenses including food, living (in an apartment with a kitchen, bedroom and a bathroom) and daily travel(i.e.through public transport)?
Even an approximation would help.
This information would greatly be appriciated.
Looking forward to your reply.
Regards
Adithya
I am from the Philippines and am interested in working there.
What should I expect? Working conditions, Pay, living expenses, etc
I am afraid of fraudulent job offers and what should I do to tell which job offer is real or not?
WHat would be the most likely documents I need to prepare or the requiremnts that I have to prepare.
Any assistance on this matter would be greatly be appreciated.
Thanks
i'm from albania and i'm interesting in doing a specialization in medicine in bucharest.
i'm interesting for prices and cost living there.
is easy to find an apartment for one person, what price they heve.
and what is the average living expens for a person in a month.
thanks
Dear Sir,
I wuold like to thank you for the article, it is very interesting.
I'm abuot to relocate to Bucharest and I wuold like to know some aditional details as followes:
1. Can you tell me what are the best erias to live in, meening, best sreets earias..
2. As I'm gong to Bucharest to open a new Biz; I need to know the average salary for an unqualifyed worker sach as watare or bartender etc..
3. as I anderstand, ther are better parts then others, witch are the "better parts" of Bucharest?
in addition, any information that you can provide will be haghly aprisiated.
Thank's a lot
:-)
Hello there!!!
I am thinking to move to Romania, Bucharest and I would like to know if anyone could tell me what should I expect? Working conditions, payment (1800 euros is good??), living expenses, etc.
Any assistance on this matter would be greatly be appreciated.
Thanks
hi im from the philippines and i got a hotel job offer in bucharest..the package is 10hrs/day 6 days/week for 3 years..this includes free accomodations,food,health insurance..but the salary is 300 US dollars..do you think that will be enough to survive in romania? thanks..
Great post!
I am comming to Bucharest for 6 months. Any chance of getting a job in Bucharest in an Architects office if I don't speak Romanian?
Also if anyone can list the best 'artsy' neighboods (if any) that would be great.
i am comming to bucharest in summer for a two months... for a student practice...could someone tell me how much money will i need for a month....to rent smaller place, for food... and for some other smaller needs... like going out, drinking...etc!