Baia Mare travel budget

Baia Mare: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Baia Mare

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Baia Mare for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 34 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 9.4 per person
  • $ 2.6 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 812* (3724 RON)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 55 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 6.7 per person
  • $ 5.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 1689* (7728 RON)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 54 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 34 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 2426* (11102 RON)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Baia Mare compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Baia Mare in 2025 is 46% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Baia Mare in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Baia Mare by expense type

Restaurant budget in Baia Mare

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Baia Mare is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Baia Mare (compared to United States)2121393912126.16.18.78.719196.16.11.51.5United StatesBaia MareLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer024681012141618202224262830323436384042
Lunch
Lunch
$ 8.7/person
($ 5.5 to $ 15)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 19/person
($ 10 to $ 29)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.1/person
($ 5.5 to $ 8.7)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.5 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.1
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.5 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 3.3)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 3.5)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.6/can
($ 1.5 to $ 2.6)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Baia Mare

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Baia Mare is 76% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Baia Mare (compared to United States)15815823223232432416716723623646466363747434344646United StatesBaia Mare2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house020406080100120140160180200220240260280300320340360
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 34/night
($ 34 to $ 105)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 46/night
($ 45 to $ 46)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 158
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 63/night
($ 40 to $ 88)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 232
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 74/night
($ 58 to $ 89)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 324
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 34/night
($ 34 to $ 105)

93% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 521
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 34/month
($ 34 to $ 105)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 70/month
($ 46 to $ 98)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 46/month
($ 46 to $ 46)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 46/month
($ 46 to $ 46)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Family room
Family room
$ 80/month
($ 55 to $ 102)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206

Supermarket food budget in Baia Mare

On average, the price of supermarket food in Baia Mare is 49% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Baia Mare (compared to United States)3.83.8131355333.23.25.85.8220.80.8United StatesBaia MareEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes01234567891011121314
Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Rice
Rice
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.2/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 6.9)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.8/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 7.6)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 5.2)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Baia Mare

On average, the price of transport in Baia Mare is 36% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Baia Mare (compared to United States)2.52.51.81.81174740.70.70.90.91.51.55353United StatesBaia MareBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire05101520253035404550556065707580
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.9/km
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.6)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 53/24hrs
($ 13 to $ 118)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 74

Leisure activity budget in Baia Mare

On average, budget for leisure activities in Baia Mare is 33% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.9/ticket
($ 5.5 to $ 8.7)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 21/hr
($ 14 to $ 28)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Baia Mare

On average, shopping budget in Baia Mare is 26% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.8/pack
($ 4.8 to $ 6.1)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 52
($ 28 to $ 122)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 35
($ 14 to $ 67)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Bucharest
Montreal → Bucharest
Montreal → Bucharest
$ 894
(fair price: $ 804)
Edinburgh → Bucharest
Edinburgh → Bucharest
Edinburgh → Bucharest
$ 189
(fair price: $ 155)
London → Bucharest
London → Bucharest
London → Bucharest
$ 148
(fair price: $ 123)
Dublin → Bucharest
Dublin → Bucharest
Dublin → Bucharest
$ 186
(fair price: $ 155)
New York City → Bucharest
New York City → Bucharest
New York City → Bucharest
$ 659
(fair price: $ 562)
Manchester → Bucharest
Manchester → Bucharest
Manchester → Bucharest
$ 195
(fair price: $ 163)



About this information on the cost of living in Baia Mare

The information about the cost of living in Baia Mare shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Baia Mare was updated on 01-03-2025.

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