Is Bucharest more expensive than Novi Sad?

Bucharest is 1.1% cheaper than Novi Sad overall. Rent is 15.0% higher, groceries 6.6% cheaper, and restaurants 11.6% more expensive.

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

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

Novi Sad vs Bucharest: Bucharest is 1.1% cheaper, rent 15% higher (2026)

Category	🇷🇸 Novi Sad	🇷🇴 Bucharest	Difference
Cost of Living	28.5	28.2	-1.1%
Rent	12.0	13.8	+15.0%
Groceries	43.8	40.9	-6.6%
Restaurants	48.3	53.9	+11.6%
Purchasing Power	80.9	89.7	+10.9%

Data from 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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