Bucharest travel budget

Bucharest: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Bucharest

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 46 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 2.6 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1067* (4914 RON)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 93 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 5.5 per person
  • $ 8.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 2538* (11676 RON)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 110 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 52 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 3787* (17430 RON)

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



Cost of living in Bucharest compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bucharest in 2024 is 30% 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 Bucharest in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Bucharest by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bucharest

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bucharest is 30% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 12/person
($ 7.6 to $ 23)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 29/person
($ 23 to $ 50)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.6/person
($ 6.5 to $ 10)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.2 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 4.3)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.2/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 4.3)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.1/can
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.3/bottle
($ 1.7 to $ 3.2)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bucharest

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bucharest is 50% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 96/night
($ 23 to $ 274)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 91/night
($ 24 to $ 323)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 96/night
($ 35 to $ 435)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 124/night
($ 58 to $ 502)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 140/night
($ 64 to $ 355)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 69/month
($ 24 to $ 247)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 106/month
($ 34 to $ 498)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 131/month
($ 55 to $ 322)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 96/month
($ 23 to $ 274)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 169/month
($ 44 to $ 1457)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Bucharest

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bucharest is 41% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

63% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.4/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 4.4)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.9/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 9.1)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Bucharest

On average, the price of transport in Bucharest is 45% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.6/km
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.7)

71% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 16/24hrs
($ 2.2 to $ 39)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Bucharest

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bucharest is 15% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.6/ticket
($ 6.5 to $ 11)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 23/hr
($ 11 to $ 34)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bucharest

On average, shopping budget in Bucharest is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.1/pack
($ 5.6 to $ 6.5)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 80
($ 34 to $ 131)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 40
($ 23 to $ 66)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Bucharest
Montreal → Bucharest
Montreal → Bucharest
$ 880
(fair price: $ 780)
Edinburgh → Bucharest
Edinburgh → Bucharest
Edinburgh → Bucharest
$ 163
(fair price: $ 126)
London → Bucharest
London → Bucharest
London → Bucharest
$ 131
(fair price: $ 109)
Dublin → Bucharest
Dublin → Bucharest
Dublin → Bucharest
$ 166
(fair price: $ 137)
New York City → Bucharest
New York City → Bucharest
New York City → Bucharest
$ 637
(fair price: $ 538)
Manchester → Bucharest
Manchester → Bucharest
Manchester → Bucharest
$ 179
(fair price: $ 145)

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About this information on the cost of living in Bucharest

The information about the cost of living in Bucharest shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Bucharest was updated on 08-11-2024.

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