City Guide 2026Salaries by City in Romania
Compare average salaries and cost of living across major cities in Romania. Find the best places to work and live.
All Cities
5 cities with salary data
Bucharest
Avg SalaryRON 112,000
Cost Index115
+1% salary+15% cost
Cluj-Napoca
Avg SalaryRON 102,000
Cost Index112
-8% salary+12% cost
Brasov
Avg SalaryRON 96,000
Cost Index104
-14% salary+4% cost
Timisoara
Avg SalaryRON 94,000
Cost Index101
-15% salary+1% cost
Iasi
Avg SalaryRON 90,000
Cost Index98
-19% salary-2% cost
Understanding Cost of Living Index
The cost of living index shows how expensive a city is compared to the national average (100). A higher index means higher costs for housing, food, and other expenses.
Below 100
Cheaper than average
100
National average
Above 100
More expensive
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