lei 100 is about $21.5. October 2026 rates ยท 1 USD = lei 4.65
| Romanian leu | US$ | In Bucharest that buys |
|---|---|---|
| lei 2 | $0.43 | |
| lei 5 | $1.08 | 1.4 bottle(s) of water |
| lei 10 | $2.15 | 2 bottle(s) of water |
| lei 20 | $4.3 | 1.2 coffee(s) |
| lei 50 | $10.8 | 1 local meal(s) |
| lei 100 | $21.5 | 2 local meal(s) |
| lei 200 | $43 | 4 local meal(s) |
| lei 500 | $108 | 1.7 hotel night(s) |
| lei 1,000 | $215 | 3 hotel night(s) |
| lei 2,000 | $430 | 6 hotel night(s) |
| $1 | lei 4.65 |
| $5 | lei 23.25 |
| $10 | lei 46.5 |
| $50 | lei 233 |
| $100 | lei 465 |
Reference rates; the page refreshes them when it opens. Exchange booths and cards add a fee.
About $21.5 at October 2026 rates. Card and exchange-booth rates add a fee on top.
Take the RON amount and divide by 4.7.
About 2 local meal(s). See the Bucharest price guide for every item.