Monthly maintenance costs for a two-room apartment in Bucharest vary significantly, depending on the area where the building is located, the age of the block, the type of heating system, and the occupants’ individual consumption. On social media, Bucharest residents have recently shared how much they pay on average for maintenance, electricity, gas, and other utilities. The answers vary but provide a realistic picture of monthly housing expenses in the capital.

Maintenance can reach 900 lei during winter

For a family of two living in a two-room apartment, monthly costs can sometimes exceed 800–900 lei in the winter months. One resident reported:

 “Two people, two rooms. Maintenance: last month 900, around 300 in the summer. Electricity: 100 lei, gas: 20 lei.” 

Another Bucharest resident reported similar costs:

 “Two people, two rooms – 720 lei (280 lei for heating) + electricity around 100 + internet 60.”
 In this case, expenses remain high even in thermally insulated buildings, suggesting that prices are influenced not only by insulation but also by actual consumption, the heating system type, and how costs are distributed. 

On the other hand, some residents report more moderate sums. For example, a woman living in a new building said:

 “Two rooms, two people. Maintenance 100–150 lei, heating 350 lei (22°C on central heating), electricity 100–150 lei (and we have a dishwasher).” 

Costs influenced by location and property management company

Many tenants have noticed that some blocks in Bucharest charge high maintenance fees even when consumption is low. One woman commented:

 “Two rooms, two people, gas, electricity, maintenance, internet, phones – around 600 RON/month regardless of season. Maintenance has increased a lot in recent years, I don't know if it's a general trend or because they keep changing the management company and opted for bigger ones.” 

Another resident supported the same idea:

 “We had 500 lei for three months while we were paying for a repair to the building, which was included in the maintenance.”
 So, common repairs, the rolling fund, or staff salaries can quickly raise the monthly bill without tenants directly experiencing the benefits. 

Another Bucharest resident pointed out the lack of transparency in billing:

 “There were times I was billed for unusually high water consumption, and I even ended up paying for heating (despite having my own boiler) because an uninsulated pipe ran through my entire apartment.” 

Big differences between old and new buildings

Newer buildings seem to offer more control over costs, especially if they have individual boilers and meters. A man living in a two-room apartment in a new building reported:

 “Maintenance 250, gas 300 in winter (half in summer), electricity 70–80 (Hidroelectrica), internet 66. That’s about how it is each month, and unfortunately I can’t reduce it further.” 

A more detailed example comes from a family in a building constructed in 2019:

 “Maintenance – 270–290 lei (including 8–10 cubic meters of cold water), gas – 260 lei (82 cubic meters for January), electricity – 100 lei (130 kWh for January), Digi – 85 lei, mobile – 120 lei. Total: 910–930 lei, up to 1,100 lei in extremely cold weather.” 

On the other hand, in old, non-renovated buildings, bills tend to be higher and comfort lower. A resident in such a block said:

 “Three rooms, two people, non-renovated block, maintenance (water, heating, all building-related) – 703 lei, electricity – 148.” 

Bucharest residents question system efficiency

The wide range of expenses has led many residents to wonder whether they might be overpaying compared to others.

 “Can someone explain to me why your maintenance is normal while I received a 750 lei bill for two rooms? (Crângași),” one frustrated tenant asked. 

These discrepancies may result from differences in how costs are shared or high administrative expenses. In many buildings, maintenance fees include significant amounts for building security, cleaning staff wages, or vaguely declared shared costs.

Costs vary, but rarely fall below 400 lei in apartments without individual boilers

For two people living in a two-room apartment in Bucharest, monthly expenses can range between 400 and 1,000 lei, depending on the season and type of building. Costs may drop significantly in summer but rise in winter or in poorly managed buildings.

Even though some residents manage to keep expenses in check, especially in newer buildings, many face unexpectedly high bills. The lack of transparency from administrations and the structure of shared costs contribute to tenant frustration, as many rightfully wonder whether they are being charged fairly for what they actually consume.

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