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Cost of living in Romania

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Dan (62.56.41.106) -

Hi

My partner and I are thinking of moving out to Romania to start a small business.

Although we have searched online we cannot find very much about what the cost of living is like there in relation to the UK.

Can anyone help?

Reply #1 Sorin (80.96.234.13) -

Hi,

I live in Romania and I can offer you what information you need.

Please tell me what you intend to do here. The cost of living is cheapper.

I am waiting for your reply!

Sorin

Reply #2 Dan (212.225.58.161) -

Hi Sorin

Thank you for your reply. We have quite a lot of information about the cost of living in Romania, which seems considerably lower than in the UK where we are living at the moment.

There are other questions though if you do not mind.

I have heard that a canadian firm are considering building a new international airport near Sidiu have you heard naything more about that?

I also heard that there were plans for a Dracual theme park in Transylvania but that the location was now moved to elsewhere in Romania (near Bucahrest) would you perhaps have any further information on that.

Finally I watched a program the other day on Romania and it stated that there was only one main road. This did not strike me as truth as I am sure there are more, could you perhaps give me more information again.

Many thanks for your assistance

Reply #3 franco (220.237.79.68) -

As you may have seen from my post, I'm thinking of relocating from Oz to R. Here's a few things I've just found out. Rents - in Bucharest seem sky high - especially in the newer appartments, close into the city centre, which is where you want to be. We're talking E1500 to E2000 plus per month. But, many say it ranks as one of the ugliest capitals in the Eu because of all the outlying ugly tower blocks that surround it, mainly built in the Communist era but still home to thousands.

Nice, central serviced appartments start at E50/night. So, maybe the option is to buy. Entry level seems about E140,000.

But the rents seem odd when you consider the following - wages - minimum wage is currently E105/month with a median wage of E330/month. Bucharest ranks as the cheapest city in E at 113th place! The per capita income (even adjusted for the lower cost of living) is less than a third of the EU average.

I found a web site that compared prices for a whole list of items to Holland and R was way cheaper. Dining out is very reasonable.

It seems the big problem for us is to find employment and unless you are sent there by your EU based company, or can speak R, good luck. I thought of offering ESL courses (Advanced English) but the pay is very low.

Let me know if you here more.

Cheers

F

Reply #4 Wm. E. (24.120.62.125) -

Seeking information regarding living and operating a used book store in Bucharest...

currently living in Baja Norte Mexico.....and operating a english book store.....

Reply #5 Anna (24.0.137.94) -

Hi,

I am originally from Romania, but have lived in The States for over 12 years. I am in the process of moving back. Can anyone tell me what the average salary for legal assistant and/or administrative office work is, and what the cost of living is?

I would appreciate your responses.

Thanks!

Reply #6 Joseph (86.55.5.234) -

Those of you considering Bucharest to live in - think twice. I've been stuck in this dump for several years. It is not cheap. It is more expensive then Washington DC. Rent is incredibly high, especially in any desirable area to live - which still means an old unpleasant building and poorly furnished. Then you will pay mataniance fees determined by the administration which are exaggerated and be spied on by them. "Did you have guests over two days in a row - are you paying a fee for them to use the elevator?" I've lived in different buildings here in different places and the story is always the same. The city is incredibly dirty. I've never slept a good night here. Foreign visitors always comment to me "since I've came here, I haven't slept a good night." People in general are extremely rude. Customer service is the worst in the world. (I will re-enter a send a link about this I found on the net). It is by far the worst city in Europe. An apartment here of similar quality to what you would find in the West will cost you at least as much but usually quite a bit more...and the surroundings will be much less pleasant.

if you must come to Romania, go to Transylvania. If you want my opinion - just go somewhere else.

Reply #7 Stu (81.196.37.66) -

Does any one know about purchasing a car from Germany and the tax one pays as a uk. Citz. to the romania gorvmt.

Cheers

Stu

Reply #8 Arkadiy (217.194.193.81) -

Purchase and sale of the real estate

Hello! I the citizen of Ukraina. I am interested in purchase of a site of the ground in the size in 2000 m.è on it the small house, it is possible old, for the further structure and a life in it. Area Lunca de Mijloc. How many such can cost and as it to issue.

I am sorry, if I to the wrong address and if is not present to whom it is possible to address.

I thank for attention and good day!

Arkadi.

Reply #9 maya (212.143.161.140) -

Relocation costs to Bucharest,

Hi everyone,

I'm working as an HR manager for an Israeli company. My company is thinking of relocating an Israeli to start up a consumer goods operation in Romania, the chosen place being Bucharest. Does anybody know what the cost of living is in Bucharest per month?

apart from that, what is the cost of a rental car? education? apartment?

Any information would help,

Thanks,

Maya

Reply #10 Andrei from Bucharest, Romania (Contact Member) -

i can tell u the cost but u have to tell me what you mean by that, the rent for an appartment , the food cost per month + utilities ?

Reply #11 Jimmy (84.217.123.220) -

Hi

I am a pilot that has been offered a position with Tarom. My Salary will be around 3000ROM. Can I make a decent living in Romania with that salary?

Reply #12 FONEN (88.241.5.210) -

Hi,

I have been offered a position as Finance Manager in Bucharest. as an expat what is the range of sallary I must expect?

Your comments will be highly appreciated. thanks

Reply #13 ashish (61.16.237.146) -

can any body tell about the living cost in romania

Reply #14 brc (220.224.23.174) -

hi,

i am thinking of opening a small business in romania .can any one advise what opportunities are there?

thanks

Reply #15 Melanie (193.35.8.211) -

Hello

I am currently researching for a consumer documentary about buying property abroad and would love to hear all sorts of stories from people who have taken the plunge. I am especially interested in hearing about a range of scenarios - from damaging weather conditions, to building disasters or even just something strange and spooky about the property that’s affecting their lives.

If you have a cautionary tale to tell then please contact me at Melanie.Tompkins@ITV.com

Reply #16 Singh (202.80.62.195) -

I am in process to relocate to Galati . I would like to know living cost in galati ..which include kid education in international school .. living expense ..weekend expense ..excluding house rent .

How this place is connected with Other part of rominia ..and how is local transportation

.

Your response will be great help for me ..

Thanks

Reply #17 Anjali (59.92.177.103) -

Hi,

I would like to know more about loving in Romania like:

1. Cost of living

2. State of development

3. Social security

4. Expected Salary packages, etc

Please let us know this information.

AN

Reply #18 Colin (81.196.198.222) -

Cost of living in Romania is very low, around 4 up to 8 times everything is cheaper than in London for example.

Normal prices:

- big 500g salad with tuna, in Bucarest center: 4 euros

- big sandwich, in Bucharest center restaurant: 2.5 euros

you can buy of course everything 3 times cheaper than in restaurants, when you go purchase from supermarkets

Language might be a problem if you are not familiar with the latin languages (Italians and Spanish will understand Romanian usually the quickest from all foreigners)

If you are looking for a local guide for your staying in Romania, or you need an excellent interpreter and translator

romanian / english and french language (he speaks them without fault) I can highly recommend Daniel who i have used for some time now, he graduated foreign languages and he is fluent in spoken and written English and french.

His contact no is 0040721474777 , if you contact him - tell him Colin gave you his details.

Reply #19 Nasir Mahood (221.132.114.202) -

Hi!

Can any tell me about the cost of living in Oradea city of Romania? I am considering to do medicine at University of Oradea. So please help me in this regard because university doesn't offer hostel facility to foreign students. Kindly state the amount in EURO or local monetary unit. Thanks

Reply #20 Andrew Gonsalves (59.176.124.236) -

I have been offered a top management job with one of the big groups in Bucharest. I would like to know the cost of living for a family of four. Appreciate if anyone can reply with specific approximate figures as this will help us plan a lot.

Reply #21 chandler (121.1.63.154) -

buna!..im from the philippines and a bucharest hotel offered me for a hotel job which they they say would pay me 300 US dollars per month and the employment package offer include free accomodations and food...the contract will be 10 hours/day and 6 days a week of work for 3 years..i would like to get some advise if that salary is legal because i have heard the cost of living in romania is low compared to other countries... and i would really love to get your replies as soon as possible so i can ascess my options..thank you so much...

Reply #22 Martin (82.3.198.85) -

Hi, Guys and Gals.

Wanting to move to R, and am wondering (considering it's supposedly an E.U country)how hard, and what EXACTLY do I have to do?

All sources on the net clash on this subject...

Would love (and appreciate) some help from anyone over there in the "KNOW".

Waiting hopefully,

Martin.

Reply #23 inromania from romania (Contact Member) -

Hey you foreigners that wanna invade my country ! :)

I can confirm what Colin said above, with some more mentioning:

Cost of living is lower than other countries, but the general idea is that you can do well if you win/get/earn money from outside and spend it in Romania. And if you come here for a top well qualified job, try to get the salary the same or little less than the developed Germany/France EU countries.

For example @chandler from the Philippines, those 300 is little above average here, but there are alot of romanians that earn alot less. Usually is 8h/day 5 days/week, but I don't know hotel work. It will be good if it's one of the 5 stars hotels.

@Nasir Mahood usually students outside town or outside country rent an apartment which can cost between 200-300 Euro/month depending on facilities, often with 1-2 other students so won't cost that much per person.

@Andrew Gonsalves if your are really top management and that's not just a word we romanians borrowed ('cos if you are a shop attendant, you are called a manager nowdays in Romania), you shouln'd have problems with cost of living. Only problem you might have with rent, especially in the capital.

@Anjali

1. Cost of living - low if you earn the money abroad or in an well qualified job, for the normal romanian worker it's hard to get a car or a house from just the wage.

2. State of development - emerging country, especially in the big towns there are construction sites everywhere. The technology exists, like cable, internet, celular phones. Even more advanced stuff, whatever you like if you can afford it.

3. Social security - like in any country, if you don't go out in the „ghettos” in the middle of the night, you'll most likely be ok. You won't get kidnapped and certainly not shot as we are not like the russians, but if you brag and expose your richness in the wrong places you might get robbed.

4. Expected Salary packages - depends on the job, if you are employeed by the state or by private buisness, if you have a degree or not etc ... the good jobs are like everywhere else: banking, multi-national companies, luxury sales, advertising and mass-media etc.

Hope that helped get an idea for atleast some people and sorry I can't give straight figures, like it costs X euro for food and Y euro for clothes and Z euro for rent. The fact is there are all range of prices here and it would be good if luxury wasn't one of your purposes. The country still has its problems, I can't lie to you, we are not Sweden or Norway, we still have way more poor people than above decent living ones.

Reply #24 DennyZ (24.126.179.144) -

I am an importer of fine leather products to the U.S. I have seen some product coming out of Romania online. What do you know about the quality of leather goods from Romania? Does it come close to Italian made quality and are there many manufacturers? Can anyone hook me up with some leather manufacturers, i.e., purses, travel bags, etc.?

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