Bacau, Romania is Very affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $735 for one person and $1957 for a family of four, including rent.
Bacau is 63% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Bacau is 33% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Bacau is, on average, 80% lower than in Columbus.
Bacau is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
Rent and utilities significantly impact the overall cost of living, making it challenging for those without substantial income.
Food prices are 36% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.
Public transport is 77% lower than the European benchmark, providing an economical option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 11.2 $ |
| Dinner | 52.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.67 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.23 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.73 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.01 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.57 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.18 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.28 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.89 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.56 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.53 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.58 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 27 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.51 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.9 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 32 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.11 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.71 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.29 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 85 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 133 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 6.2 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 162 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 358 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 280 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 493 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,326 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,079 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 918 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.85% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.86 $ |
| Haircut | 5.45 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 81.5 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 399 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,999 $ |