A household in Romania had an average monthly income of 9,399 lei in 2025 and expenses of 8,037 lei, according to the INS. Compared to the previous year, income increased by 13.6%, and expenses by over 1,000 lei per month. The difference between the two values shows that a household had, on average, approximately 1,362 lei per month left after covering all expenses.
Salaries remain the main source of income
The majority of income comes from salaries. These represented 68.5% of total household income, equivalent to 6,438 lei per month. In second place were social benefits, which brought in an average of 1,879 lei per month and represented 20% of total income. The data also show a significant difference between cities and villages. In urban areas, the average monthly income per person reached 4,489 lei, while in rural areas it was 3,038 lei.
Where most of the money goes
The majority of household expenses are for current consumption. On average, Romanians ...

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