Cost of Living in Craiova
Summary of cost of living in Craiova, Romania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,341.6$ (10,220.2lei), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 695.1$ (3,034.1lei), excluding rent.
- Craiova is 62.2% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Craiova is, on average, 90.3% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 lei | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 210.00 lei | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 lei | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.08 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.00 lei | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 11.19 lei | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 9.77 lei | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 8.53 lei | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 25.08 lei | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.73 lei | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.23 lei | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 14.93 lei | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 14.82 lei | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 12.95 lei | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 20.42 lei | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.43 lei | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.21 lei | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.02 lei | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.67 lei | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.05 lei | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.11 lei | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.42 lei | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.34 lei | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 30.00 lei | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.58 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.75 lei | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 26.00 lei | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 lei | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 lei | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.50 lei | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 lei | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 lei | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 25.91 lei | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 123,142.45 lei | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 119,913.34 lei | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 912.22 lei | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 38.80 lei | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 48.67 lei | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 159.60 lei | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 81.67 lei | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 29.00 lei | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,000.00 lei | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 39,000.00 lei | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 352.00 lei | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 167.25 lei | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 340.00 lei | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 401.80 lei | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,796.62 lei | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,433.90 lei | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,216.84 lei | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,079.34 lei | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 835.88 lei | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 785.86 lei | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,516.67 lei | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.31 |
Prices in Craiova
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Last update: 8 July 2025
Last update: 8 July 2025
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