Cost of living in Timisoara (Romania) is 52% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Timisoara (Romania) is 40% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Timisoara | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 lei (kr69) | kr130 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31 lei (kr47) | kr86 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (kr24) | kr38 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (kr11) | kr13 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 lei (kr19) | kr32 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (kr14) | kr20 | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 lei (kr33) | kr43 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.92 lei (kr7) | kr18 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.16 lei (kr4.74) | kr13 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.82 lei (kr5.74) | kr10 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (kr53) | kr78 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (kr13) | kr20 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.36 lei (kr7) | kr9 | - 24% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Timisoara (Romania) is 60% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Timisoara | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,178 lei (kr4,771) | kr11,884 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,213 lei (kr3,322) | kr10,045 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 469 lei (kr704) | kr786 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,979 lei (kr2,970) | kr8,795 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,341 lei (kr2,013) | kr6,415 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 275 lei (kr413) | kr621 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (kr52) | kr181 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,399 lei (kr2,100) | kr2,416 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 474 lei (kr712) | kr451 | + 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 64 lei (kr96) | kr43 | + 124% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 lei (kr50) | kr173 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Timisoara (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 259 lei (kr388) | kr691 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 169 lei (kr253) | kr352 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 304 lei (kr456) | kr808 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 419 lei (kr629) | kr882 | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Timisoara (Romania) is 64% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Timisoara | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 89,829 lei (kr134,848) | kr314,482 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (kr11) | kr15 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 97 lei (kr146) | kr499 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei (kr37) | kr322 | - 88% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Timisoara (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Timisoara | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 lei (kr52) | kr35 | + 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (kr43) | kr82 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 183 lei (kr274) | kr500 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 lei (kr23) | kr37 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 lei (kr26) | kr19 | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (kr24) | kr18 | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (kr14) | kr11 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (kr17) | kr16 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 lei (kr66) | kr217 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Timisoara (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Timisoara | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 119 lei (kr179) | kr369 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 55 lei (kr82) | kr209 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 192 lei (kr288) | kr698 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 188 lei (kr283) | kr637 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 lei (kr39) | kr86 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (kr20) | kr48 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (kr16) | kr47 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,372 lei (kr3,561) | kr3,682 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 lei (kr0.74) | kr0.94 | - 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 158 lei (kr238) | kr209 | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (kr36) | kr50 | - 28% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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