Average earnings in Romania

Working in Romania is not the most attractive option for foreigners. Compared to other European countries, wages and living standards are low here. But this country is still attractive to the citizens of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

Economic situation

The Romanian economy is stable with little growth. Unemployment has been at the level of 5,8%, inflation is practically absent. The Romanian currency is called the leu, and the average salary in the state is L3320 (725 €). Minimum rate since 2019 - 2000 lei (about 440 €).

Immigrants from the CIS are treated calmly, specialists who are ready to work here are only welcomed. Competition in the labor market is soft (since most specialists leave for other European countries).

Salary by profession

Romania is an agrarian-industrial state, most of the demanded professions are related to industry (mining), services and agriculture. In 2021, wages increased by 5% and distribute by profession as follows:

Average salary in Romania by profession (lei / month)

For foreigners, the numbers are about the same. The size of the maximum earnings is unlimited, the table contains approximate figures. The minimum rates depend on the region of the country and the city. The closer to the center, the higher they are.

Average wages by city (lei / month)

Payroll taxes

Any income received by a resident from activities in the country is subject to Romanian taxation. A resident is a person who has permanent residence or living in Romania more than 183 days.

Income tax

Income tax rate (for individuals and large companies) in Romania - 16%... Small businesses pay 3%.

The following types of income are taxed:

• wage;
• from doing business and individual activities;
• from investments and monetary investments (5%);
• pension if it is over 9 million lei;
• lottery or gambling prize (20%);
• obtained upon transfer of use rights (15%).

Other taxes

Social contributions include:

• health insurance - 5,5% for an employee, 5,2% for the employer;
• pension provision - 10,5% for an employee, 15,8% for the employer;
• unemployment fund - 0,5% for the employee and the employer.

There is also VAT in the amount of 24% (14% subject to preferential rates), for property (0,1%), for land plots (calculated from the cost per square meter).

Taxation is not subject to:

• compensation for insurance corporations;
• payments for delegation;
• maternity payments;
• profit from stock option;
• profit from the creation of an application or computer program;
• inheritance;
• sponsorship, charitable donations;
• profit from the sale of property;
• food stamps.

The ratio of income and living expenses

In this state, life is "from paycheck to paycheck," because all the profit ultimately goes to primary needs.

Average living costs (in lei and euros):

• apartment rent - studio apartments in Bucharest cost L1540 (340 €), in other areas under L1080 (240 €), the mortgage is 4,5–6% annual;
• utility bills - for water, electricity, gas and garbage collection L180-2250 (€ 40-50);
• food - for two people L765-1215 (€ 170-270);
• transport - a public transport ticket costs L65 (€ 14);
• other expenses - Internet, mobile communications and minor expenses add up to L360 (80 €).

In Bucharest and other large cities, a person receives about 560 € (after taxes). This 2520 lei... Costs usually do not exceed income, but luxury items are rarely available.

Unemployment Rate and Prospects for Migrants

It is not difficult for citizens of the CIS to find a job because of the low competition. Unemployment rate - total 5,8%, and specialists are quickly disassembled.

There are many native speakers of Russian or other Slavic languages ​​in Romania, so the chance to get a job without knowing Romanian is great.

Working in Romania does not bring broad prospects for immigrants. This is one of the most undeveloped European states. But the standard of living and earnings here are higher than in some CIS countries, so if you wish, you can easily settle down.