🇷🇴 Romania · #388 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Craiova

2.1% below the Romania average

Ranked #388 of 538 cities · More expensive than 27.9% of cities worldwide

Compared to Romania average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Craiova

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom RON 1,585/mo ≈ $349 RON 1,189/mo ≈ $262 25%
3-Bedroom RON 2,761/mo ≈ $608 RON 2,071/mo ≈ $456 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-2.1% Average
Rent
-0.2% Average
Groceries
-2.0% Average
Restaurants
-8.0% Affordable
Purchasing Power
-4.1% Average

Living in Craiova: What to Expect

Craiova is average by global standards (ranked #388 of 538 cities). It is 2.1% cheaper than the Romania average, based on 11 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is affordable. Restaurants offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Romania earning RON 261,992 gross take home RON 12,772/month after tax (41.5% effective rate). See full Romania tax calculator →

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