Is Novi Sad more expensive than Bucharest?

Novi Sad is 1.1% more expensive than Bucharest overall. Rent is 13.0% lower, groceries 7.1% more expensive, and restaurants 10.4% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Bucharest or Novi Sad?

Bucharest has a purchasing power index of 89.7 while Novi Sad has 80.9 (NYC = 100). Bucharest offers better purchasing power.

Bucharest vs Novi Sad: Novi Sad is 1.1% more expensive, rent 13% lower (2026)

Category	🇷🇴 Bucharest	🇷🇸 Novi Sad	Difference
Cost of Living	28.4	28.7	+1.1%
Rent	13.8	12.0	-13.0%
Groceries	40.9	43.8	+7.1%
Restaurants	53.9	48.3	-10.4%
Purchasing Power	89.7	80.9	-9.8%

Data from March – October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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