4.6% above the Romania average
Ranked #340 of 538 cities · More expensive than 36.8% of cities worldwide
Compared to Romania average
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | RON 2,912/mo ≈ $643 | RON 1,928/mo ≈ $426 | 34% |
| 3-Bedroom | RON 5,271/mo ≈ $1,164 | RON 3,423/mo ≈ $756 | 34% |
Bucharest has a composite cost index of 27.6 from 3 independent data sources.
Based on 60 country PLI x 1.1 city factor
Bucharest is average by global standards (ranked #340 of 538 cities). It is 4.6% more expensive than the Romania average, based on 11 cities.
Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.
Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Romania earning RON 261,578 gross take home RON 12,752/month after tax (41.5% effective rate). See full Romania tax calculator →
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