Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Romania is 1.08 times more expensive as compared to Bulgaria.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Romania and Bulgaria. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Romania and Bulgaria.
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Indicators | Romania | Bulgaria |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 3,500 RON (770 USD) | 750 BGN (405 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 5,500 RON (1,210 USD) | 1,200 BGN (648 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 7,500 RON (1,650 USD) | 1,800 BGN (972 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 2,000 RON (440 USD) | 450 BGN (243 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 3,000 RON (660 USD) | 750 BGN (405 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 4,000 RON (880 USD) | 1,200 BGN (648 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 1.5 % | 3 % |
Realtor Commission | 1.8 % | 1.5 % |
Property Taxes | 0.1 to 0.5 % | 0.01 to 0.45 % |
The average housing cost in Romania is 1.75 times more expensive than Bulgaria.
Indicators | Romania | Bulgaria |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 10,000 RON (2,200 USD) | 1,500 BGN (810 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 200 RON (44 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 150 RON (33 USD) | 200 BGN (108 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 100 RON (22 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 80 RON (17.60 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 122.28% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Romania costs 2.72 times more compared to Bulgaria.
Indicators | Romania | Bulgaria |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 50 RON (11 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 20 RON (4.40 USD) | 25 BGN (13.50 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 40 RON (8.80 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 63.20% less in Romania compared to Bulgaria.
Indicators | Romania | Bulgaria |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 7 RON (1.54 USD) | 3.50 BGN (1.89 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) | 2.20 BGN (1.19 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 2 RON (0.44 USD) | 1 BGN (0.54 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 3 RON (0.66 USD) | 1.10 BGN (0.59 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 12 RON (2.64 USD) | 3.20 BGN (1.73 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 8.50 BGN (4.59 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
In Romania, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.12 times less expensive than the cost in Bulgaria.
If you lived in Romania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 22.91% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Romania | Bulgaria |
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Apples (1 KG) | 8 RON (1.76 USD) | 3 BGN (1.62 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 6 RON (1.32 USD) | 2.50 BGN (1.35 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 8 RON (1.76 USD) | 3.50 BGN (1.89 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 6 RON (1.32 USD) | 4 BGN (2.16 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 4 RON (0.88 USD) | 1.80 BGN (0.97 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 10 RON (2.20 USD) | 4.50 BGN (2.43 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 5 RON (1.10 USD) | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 8 RON (1.76 USD) | 5 BGN (2.70 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.17 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Romania | Bulgaria |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 80 RON (17.60 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 20 RON (4.40 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 10 RON (2.20 USD) | 3 BGN (1.62 USD) |
Soft Drink | 5 RON (1.10 USD) | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) |
Pizza for One | 40 RON (8.80 USD) | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 25 BGN (13.50 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 15 RON (3.30 USD) | 6 BGN (3.24 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 28.47% less in Romania compared to Bulgaria.
Indicators | Romania | Bulgaria |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 40 RON (8.80 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 20 RON (4.40 USD) | 8 BGN (4.32 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 5 RON (1.10 USD) | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 8 RON (1.76 USD) | 2.50 BGN (1.35 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 50 RON (11 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.64 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Romania | Bulgaria |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 80 RON (17.60 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 4 RON (0.88 USD) | 1.50 BGN (0.81 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 300 RON (66 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 6 RON (1.32 USD) | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 2 RON (0.44 USD) | 1 BGN (0.54 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 100 RON (22 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 5 RON (1.10 USD) | 3 BGN (1.62 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 3 RON (0.66 USD) | 1.50 BGN (0.81 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.17 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Romania | Bulgaria |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 50,000 RON (11,000 USD) | 25,000 BGN (13,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 200 RON (44 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 150 RON (33 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 800 RON (176 USD) | 600 BGN (324 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 200 RON (44 USD) | 300 BGN (162 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 7 % | 4 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 6 RON (1.32 USD) | 2.20 BGN (1.19 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 25 RON (5.50 USD) | 8.40 BGN (4.54 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.25 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Romania compared to that of Bulgaria.
Indicators | Romania | Bulgaria |
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Doctor Visit | 100 RON (22 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 150 RON (33 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 120 RON (26.40 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Eye Exam | 60 RON (13.20 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 150 RON (33 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 100 RON (22 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 100 RON (22 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 300 RON (66 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 250 RON (55 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Vaccinations | 50 RON (11 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 10 RON (2.20 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 250 RON (55 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 150 RON (33 USD) | 200 BGN (108 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.48 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Romania | Bulgaria |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 500 RON (110 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 200 RON (44 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 60 RON (13.20 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 150 RON (33 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 100 RON (22 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Haircuts | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 100 RON (22 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 10 RON (2.20 USD) | 5 BGN (2.70 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 5 RON (1.10 USD) | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.00 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Romania | Bulgaria |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 400 RON (88 USD) | 200 BGN (108 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 100 RON (22 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Women's Dress | 300 RON (66 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Summer Dress | 150 RON (33 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Men's Suit | 800 RON (176 USD) | 350 BGN (189 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 200 RON (44 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 150 RON (33 USD) | 70 BGN (37.80 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 200 RON (44 USD) | 120 BGN (64.80 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 200 RON (44 USD) | 120 BGN (64.80 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 150 RON (33 USD) | 90 BGN (48.60 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 120 RON (26.40 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 40 RON (8.80 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Socks For Men | 15 RON (3.30 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
Socks For Women | 15 RON (3.30 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 300 RON (66 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Sportswear | 200 RON (44 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.20 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Romania | Bulgaria |
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Children's Jeans | 80 RON (17.60 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 100 RON (22 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 150 RON (33 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 1,500 RON (330 USD) | 500 BGN (270 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 1,200 RON (264 USD) | 400 BGN (216 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 200 RON (44 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 1,200 RON (264 USD) | 600 BGN (324 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 600 RON (132 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 1,000 RON (220 USD) | 400 BGN (216 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.09 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Romania | Bulgaria |
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PreSchool Fees | 1,800 RON (396 USD) | 300 BGN (162 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 3,500 RON (770 USD) | 1,000 BGN (540 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 5,000 RON (1,100 USD) | 1,500 BGN (810 USD) |
Private School Fees | 7,000 RON (1,540 USD) | 3,000 BGN (1,620 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 15,000 RON (3,300 USD) | 5,000 BGN (2,700 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 25,000 RON (5,500 USD) | 8,000 BGN (4,320 USD) |
After School Activities | 400 RON (88 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Special Education Services | 1,500 RON (330 USD) | 200 BGN (108 USD) |
Tutoring | 200 RON (44 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 300 RON (66 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
School Supplies | 150 RON (33 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.26 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Romania | Bulgaria |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 12 BGN (6.48 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 60 RON (13.20 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 80 RON (17.60 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 70 RON (15.40 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
Gym Membership | 150 RON (33 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 100 RON (22 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 20 RON (4.40 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 50 RON (11 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
Bowling | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Mini Golf | 20 RON (4.40 USD) | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) |
Video Games | 200 RON (44 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Streaming Services | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 50 RON (11 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 1,000 RON (220 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.39 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Romania | Bulgaria |
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Language Classes | 1,000 RON (220 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 600 RON (132 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Art Classes | 40 RON (8.80 USD) | 25 BGN (13.50 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 30 RON (6.60 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Music Lessons | 60 RON (13.20 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 60 RON (13.20 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 10 RON (2.20 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Educational Software | 800 RON (176 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 2.49 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Romania | Bulgaria |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 4,000 RON (880 USD) | 1,500 BGN (810 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 3,000 RON (660 USD) | 1,200 BGN (648 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 50 RON per hour (11 USD) | 28.33 BGN per hour (15.30 USD) |
Average Bonus | 5,000 RON (1,100 USD) | 1,000 BGN (540 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 19 % | 0 to 20 % |
Social Security Contributions | 25 % | 12.8 % |
Pension Contributions | 10 % | 14.8 % |
Cost of Living Index | 55 | 50 |
Median Household Income | 3,000 RON (660 USD) | 3,000 BGN (1,620 USD) |
If you lived in Romania, you would earn 1.10 times less salary as compared to Bulgaria.
Indicators | Romania | Bulgaria |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 200 RON (44 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 150 RON (33 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 100 RON (22 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 80 RON (17.60 USD) | 70 BGN (37.80 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.44 times less in Romania, as compared to Bulgaria.
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