Bucharest, Romania
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Bucharest, Romania: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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69%
Quality of life -
30%
Cost of living -
60%
Connectivity -
76%
Weather
56
General
| Currency | RON |
| Population (in millions) | 2.1 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 78 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% cheaper |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Sector 2, Old Town |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 70 |
| Top selling local beer | Ursus |
| Most popular local dish | Mititei |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Palace of Parliament, Old Town, Cismigiu Gardens |
| Discount airline | Wizz Air |
| Major airline | Tarom Airlines |
| Largest ride sharing company | Bolt |
| Primary train stations | Gara de Nord, Gara Progresul, Gara Obor |
| Primary airports | Otopeni, Baneasa, Henri Coanda |
| Best rental car company | Europcar |
| Used car costs | 15000 EUR |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Calea Vitan nr. 28-30, Vitan Shopping Center, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 40 Mbps |
| Power socket type | C,E |
| Supply voltage | 220V |
| Best electronics store | Flanco |
| Best internet carrier | Vodafone |
| Primary cellular carrier | Vodafone |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 70 EUR |
Shopping
| The best drug store | |
| Best restaurant chain | Caru' cu Bere |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $14,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $14000 |
| Sales tax rate | 19% |
| Income tax rate | 16% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 4.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 500 RON |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Banca Transilvania |
| Average tip in restaurant | 12% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Becoming more common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 112 (police), 112 (ambulance), 112 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 3,845 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 25 |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
69%
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72%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
85%
Property to income -
28%
Crime -
55%
Healthcare -
76%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | RON 4,578 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.24% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | RON 2,188 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | RON 41,534 |
Cost of living
30%
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Purchasing Power
60%
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Rent
14%
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Food
37%
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Restaurant
45%
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Workspace
76%
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Transport
41%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | RON 2,167.69 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | RON 1,509.58 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | RON 4,154.62 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | RON 2,546.17 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | RON 86.03 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | RON 7.98 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | RON 4.94 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | RON 14.07 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | RON 38.11 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | RON 3.18 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | RON 30.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | RON 4.54 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | RON 7.50 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | RON 25.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | RON 28.75 |
| Apples (1kg) | RON 5.11 |
| Oranges (1kg) | RON 7.04 |
| Potato (1kg) | RON 3.96 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | RON 3.65 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | RON 8.11 |
| Tomato (1kg) | RON 8.93 |
| Banana (1kg) | RON 7.30 |
| Onion (1kg) | RON 3.87 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | RON 47.17 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | RON 50.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | RON 220.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | RON 27.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | RON 10.50 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | RON 15.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | RON 8.37 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | RON 7.81 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | RON 12.80 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | RON 598.07 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | RON 0.32 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | RON 42.08 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | RON 209.76 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | RON 86.03 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | RON 35.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | RON 3.00 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | RON 80.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | RON 7.19 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | RON 110,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | RON 113,365.27 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | RON 3.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | RON 2.80 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | RON 28.50 |
