There are few better ways to estimate living expenses in a country than to look at what other people are spending. So let me pull back the curtain on my family’s real expenses – no sugarcoating, just raw numbers and … Read more
Prices in Romania have been climbing faster than my excitement for dessert when I see papanasi (check it, and other traditional Romanian foods here). With food being the main expense of a family, after rent, I’ve decided to sprinkle it … Read more
Are you dreaming of moving to Romania or just curious about how much it costs to live here in 2025? You’ve come to the right place! I’ll break down the monthly cost of living here, throwing in some personal tips … Read more
Both the minimum and the average salaries in Romania have skyrocketed in the past several years – hand in hand, or even lagging behind the costs of living, which still remains one of the lowest in Europe. But you’re here … Read more
Getting around Bucharest is surprisingly simple and budget-friendly thanks to its extensive network of metros, buses, trams, and trolleybuses. Today I’ll share my complete guide to the Bucharest Public Transport system so you can easily get around Romania’s capital. Why … Read more
Can you live on $1,500 or €1,500 a month in Romania with a family? Short answer: Yes, but only if you can turn budgeting into an Olympic sport. Long answer: It’s complicated, and I don’t think most expats could do … Read more
Initially, I wrote this ranty article back in 2016, never thinking that, eight years later, things would be even worse. Since I’ve been ranting a bit lately anyway, I decided to do it again here and show you why Romania … Read more
Over the past several years, air quality in Romania has become a serious concern, and it seems that somehow things are getting worse each year. As I am writing this, winter hasn’t even started in Drobeta Turnu Severin (the city … Read more
When I was young (that’s like a gazillion years ago), winter in Romania came with fairy tale-like snow and cold weather, with cloudy skies and clean, fresh air. But things changed a lot in the past several years, with the … Read more
I initially wrote this article back in 2014, and updated it over the years to prove that you can live in Romania with a budget of €500 per month or even $500. (From now on, I will only use Euros … Read more