What does Romania cost?
Romania is 30–50% cheaper than Germany — and even more in rural areas. Prices are rising, especially in Bucharest and the tourist hotspots of Transylvania, but compared to Europe, Romania remains a real bargain. The currency is the Romanian Leu (RON): 1€ ≈ 5 RON.
Typical Prices (Guidelines 2025/2026)
| Item | Price (€) |
|---|---|
| Coffee in a café | 1.50–3.00 |
| Lunch (Meniu zilei) | 5–8 |
| Dinner in a restaurant | 10–20 |
| Beer (0.5l in a bar) | 1.50–3.00 |
| Beer (0.5l in a supermarket) | 0.60–1.20 |
| Supermarket shopping (1 day) | 8–15 |
| Hostel (dormitory) | 10–18 |
| Hotel (mid-range, double room) | 40–70 |
| Guesthouse in the countryside (double room incl. breakfast) | 25–45 |
| Bus Bucharest–Brașov | 8–12 |
| Train Bucharest–Sibiu | 10–18 |
| Rental car (per day) | 20–40 |
| Museum entry | 2–5 |
| Fortified church entry | 1–3 |
| Danube Delta boat tour (day tour) | 30–60 |
