Cost of living monitoring
Independent organisation

Transparency through data, not opinions

Asociația X monitors the cost of living in Romania, analyses public decisions and stands up for the rights of every citizen. Independent. Apolitical. Data-driven.

We monitor. We analyse. We flag. We propose.

We believe in a state where institutions serve citizens, public decisions are transparent, and the rights of every person are respected without discrimination.

Transparency

Monitoring the activity of public institutions and promoting transparency in every decision that affects citizens.

Accountability

We support an administration grounded in data and the real interests of citizens — not group or political interests.

Fundamental rights

Respecting every person's rights, fighting discrimination and supporting equality for all citizens.

Cost of Living Monitor

The data speaks for itself

How prices in Romania evolved between 2015 and 2026, based on Eurostat HICP and INS data.

+74%
Food prices
HICP food and beverages index (CP0100) — double the EU average.
+100%
Energy costs
Electricity, gas, fuel — natural gas almost doubled (+99%).
+101%
Water prices
National average — Apă Nova Bucharest: 4.36 → 10.43 lei/m³ (+139%, Jan 2026).
+91%
Natural gas
Gas prices have nearly doubled over 10 years.
+113%
Solid fuels
Wood, coal, pellets — the largest increases across all categories.
+60%
CPI inflation, cumulative
2015–2025 — The all-items HICP index for Romania rose from 100 to 160. Source: Eurostat / INS.

Our projects

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Data and chartsResearch

Cost of Living Monitor

Annual analysis of how prices for food, energy and utilities evolve, based on Eurostat and INS data.

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Institutional buildingMonitoring

Local Government Transparency

Monitoring how town halls respond to public information requests.

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Civic educationEducation

The Citizen's Guide

A practical guide on how to interact with public institutions and exercise your rights.

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CommunityGrants

Programmes for Older People

Working with local authorities to access grants dedicated to older citizens.

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«These are not opinions. These are data. We monitor. We analyse. We flag. We propose. Asociația X is the voice of the public interest.»
From the Asociația X manifesto
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Water index 2026
+101% since 2015
174
Food index 2026
+74% since 2015
200
Energy index 2026
+100% since 2015
28
Indicators analysed
Public data
Community

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