Can you live on a PhD stipend in Romania?
Estimated student living costs and stipend affordability based on Eurostat/OECD price level data.
Tight (score 0.53)
A PhD stipend of €420/month (est. net €386) is tight in Romania relative to estimated student living costs (score 0.53).
Price level index
61.1
EU27=100
Est. living cost / month
€733
Median stipend on site (institutes)
€420
Est. net stipend
€386
~8% effective tax
Institutes in sample
6
excluding open positions
Open PhD positions0
PhD scholarships in Romania6View listings Try your stipend
Frequently asked questions
- Is a PhD stipend enough to live in Romania?
- It depends on your net monthly stipend. Based on Eurostat/OECD price levels and typical student living costs, funded PhD institutes in Romania (median stipend on this site: €420/month) fall in the Tight range at that level.
- What is the cost of living for PhD students in Romania?
- We estimate student living costs using price level indices (EU27=100). For Romania, the relative index implies monthly living costs of roughly €733 at our baseline budget, before city adjustments.
- How is the affordability score calculated for Romania?
- We divide estimated net stipend by estimated living cost. At the median institute stipend on this site (€420/month gross), the score is about 0.53 — rated Tight. You can try other amounts with the calculator on this page.
- Are PhD stipends taxable in Romania?
- For this estimate we apply the configured effective tax rate for Romania (see tax notes on this page). Contract type, residency, and fellowship vs employment can change real tax — not tax advice.
Affordability is indicative only, based on public price level indices and estimated student living costs. Not tax or financial advice.