Romania · Europe
Bucharest
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$1,400Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $940/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Romania.
Healthcare
Public healthcare is universal but underfunded; private clinics and hospitals in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca and Timisoara offer higher standards and shorter waits.
Taxes
Romanian tax residents are taxed on worldwide income at the 10% flat rate, and pension income above a monthly threshold is taxable with a 10% health contribution on the excess.
English
High — English is widely spoken by younger people and professionals in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca and other cities, less so in rural areas.
Getting in — Romania
Full Romania guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
90 days within any 180-day period
Long-Stay Visa for Studies (D/SD)
Up to 1 year, renewable for the course
Digital Nomad Visa
1 year, renewable
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Bucharest at a glance
Bucharest, Romania costs about $1,400 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 46% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $650 and the smallest is transport at $35. In our data internet averages 300 Mbps and safety scores 8/10. Similar cities range from Cluj-Napoca at $1,405 a month to Kotor at $1,415.
Costs verified on November 3, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Bucharest
How much does it cost to live in Bucharest?
A solo remote worker in Bucharest, Romania spends an estimated $1,400 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Bucharest?
Rent in Bucharest is an estimated $650 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Bucharest?
Internet in Bucharest averages 300 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Bucharest?
A coworking space in Bucharest costs an estimated $110 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Bucharest safe?
Bucharest has a safety score of 8/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Bucharest's nomad score?
Bucharest scores 8/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.