What is the annual average cost of sustaining a prisoner in Romania?

According to the latest data from the Romanian National Administration of Penitentiaries, the average annual cost of sustaining a prisoner in Romania is approximately 21,000 lei (roughly 4,400 euros or 5,000 US dollars), as of 2023. This amount covers expenses related to food, healthcare, clothing, education, security, and other essential services provided to inmates during their incarceration.