The value of the minimum monthly consumption basket for a decent living for a family of two adults and two children was RON 9,978 (EUR 2,000) in September, 15.2% more compared to September 2022, according to the data published by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation Romania (FER) and Syndex Romania.

The minimum budget for a family of two adults and one child was estimated at RON 8,205 (EUR 1,640), and for a family of two adults without children, it was estimated at RON 6,162 (EUR 1,230). A single adult needs some RON 3,807 (EUR 760) per month for a decent living.

By category of expenditures, the cost of food expenses for the four-person family increased by 10.1% y/y to RON 2,090, clothing and shoes expenditures were 11.2% higher (RON 949), and housing costs increased by 27.4% up to RON 2,894.

iulian@romania-insider.com

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