Craiova travel budget

Craiova: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Craiova

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 46 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 2.6 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1004* (4620 RON)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 51 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 5.5 per person
  • $ 6.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1681* (7728 RON)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 56 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 2556* (11746 RON)

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



Cost of living in Craiova compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Craiova in 2024 is 41% 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 Craiova in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Craiova by expense type

Restaurant budget in Craiova

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Craiova is 44% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 8.7/person
($ 5.4 to $ 11)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 23/person
($ 11 to $ 25)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.5/person
($ 6.5 to $ 7.6)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.7 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 4.3)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.2/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.8/can
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Craiova

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Craiova is 70% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 46/night
($ 46 to $ 129)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 48/night
($ 48 to $ 138)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 54/night
($ 41 to $ 67)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 75/night
($ 55 to $ 101)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 37/night
($ 34 to $ 44)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 48/month
($ 48 to $ 138)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 48/month
($ 48 to $ 138)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 75/month
($ 45 to $ 109)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 46/month
($ 44 to $ 49)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 109/month
($ 80 to $ 139)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Craiova

On average, the price of supermarket food in Craiova is 51% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.7)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.9/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 1.5)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 2.6 to $ 5.2)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.8/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 7.1)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Craiova

On average, the price of transport in Craiova is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

74% 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 $ 1.2)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.7)

65% 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)
$ 0.5
($ 0.5 to $ 0.6)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 62/24hrs
($ 15 to $ 299)

97% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Craiova

On average, budget for leisure activities in Craiova is 51% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.5/ticket
($ 5.4 to $ 11)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 12/hr
($ 8.7 to $ 19)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Craiova

On average, shopping budget in Craiova is 21% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.4/pack
($ 4.8 to $ 5.5)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 60
($ 28 to $ 110)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 33
($ 11 to $ 45)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Bucharest
London → Bucharest
London → Bucharest
$ 108
(fair price: $ 87)
Edinburgh → Bucharest
Edinburgh → Bucharest
Edinburgh → Bucharest
$ 131
(fair price: $ 99)
Dublin → Bucharest
Dublin → Bucharest
Dublin → Bucharest
$ 129
(fair price: $ 93)
Manchester → Bucharest
Manchester → Bucharest
Manchester → Bucharest
$ 148
(fair price: $ 113)
New York City → Bucharest
New York City → Bucharest
New York City → Bucharest
$ 639
(fair price: $ 536)
Toronto → Bucharest
Toronto → Bucharest
Toronto → Bucharest
$ 766
(fair price: $ 649)



About this information on the cost of living in Craiova

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

The information about the cost of living in Craiova was updated on 26-03-2024.

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