Travel budget and cost of living in Alba Iulia (Romania) how much does a trip cost?

Alba Iulia travel budget

Alba Iulia: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Alba Iulia

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Alba Iulia for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Alba Iulia compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Alba Iulia in 2024 is 38% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Alba Iulia in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Alba Iulia by expense type

Restaurant budget in Alba Iulia

Lunch

$ 7.5/person
($ 6.4 to $ 13)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 14/person
($ 11 to $ 28)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 5.1/person
($ 3.9 to $ 6.4)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.6)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 1.7/cup
($ 1.7 to $ 2.1)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.3/can
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.1/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Alba Iulia

1-star hotel

$ 217/night
($ 193 to $ 302)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

2-star hotel

$ 80/night
($ 36 to $ 233)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 67/night
($ 39 to $ 155)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 229

4-star hotel

$ 86/night
($ 46 to $ 213)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 97/night
($ 32 to $ 335)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 482

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 88/month
($ 32 to $ 279)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Room with kitchen

$ 177/month
($ 115 to $ 297)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 241

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 80/month
($ 40 to $ 194)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 212

Cottage or guest house

$ 83/month
($ 41 to $ 228)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 209/month
($ 89 to $ 430)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215

Supermarket food budget in Alba Iulia

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.7)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.6)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.9/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 3.9)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 5.8/kg
($ 5.4 to $ 6.6)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.4)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 0.6)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 1.5)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Alba Iulia

Bus ticket

$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.5/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.7)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.5
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Alba Iulia

Cinema

$ 4.3/ticket
($ 4.3 to $ 5.1)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 34/hr
( $ 34)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Alba Iulia

Cigarettes

$ 5.3/pack
($ 4.7 to $ 5.5)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 66
($ 27 to $ 86)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 35
($ 8.6 to $ 55)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Bucharest

$ 111
(fair price: $ 89)

Edinburgh → Bucharest

$ 137
(fair price: $ 100)

Dublin → Bucharest

$ 132
(fair price: $ 97)

Manchester → Bucharest

$ 152
(fair price: $ 117)

New York City → Bucharest

$ 634
(fair price: $ 533)

Toronto → Bucharest

$ 759
(fair price: $ 646)