Cost of living in Timisoara (Romania) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Timisoara (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 lei (C$12) | C$22 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 lei (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (C$4.43) | C$5.78 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.44 lei (C$1.57) | C$1.97 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (C$3.84) | C$4.31 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 lei (C$2.09) | C$3.89 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (C$4.68) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.76 lei (C$1.38) | C$4.59 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.78 lei (C$0.80) | C$3.65 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.45 lei (C$1.00) | C$3.41 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (C$9) | C$19 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (C$2.03) | C$2.55 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.89 lei (C$1.13) | C$2.11 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Timisoara (Romania) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,455 lei (C$710) | C$2,291 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,940 lei (C$561) | C$1,332 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 749 lei (C$216) | C$124 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,453 lei (C$420) | C$1,235 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,156 lei (C$334) | C$875 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 303 lei (C$88) | C$68 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (C$9) | C$54 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,384 lei (C$400) | C$311 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 381 lei (C$110) | C$140 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 lei (C$10) | C$25 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Timisoara (Romania) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 259 lei (C$75) | C$57 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 174 lei (C$50) | C$41 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 298 lei (C$86) | C$105 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 351 lei (C$102) | C$117 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Timisoara (Romania) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,303 lei (C$22,931) | C$22,942 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (C$2.36) | C$1.66 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (C$26) | C$67 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Timisoara (Romania) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 lei (C$11) | C$8 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (C$8) | C$22 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 152 lei (C$44) | C$77 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 lei (C$4.62) | C$6 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (C$4.60) | C$4.17 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (C$3.93) | C$4.59 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (C$1.98) | C$3.11 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (C$3.01) | C$2.78 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 lei (C$13) | C$20 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Timisoara (Romania) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92 lei (C$27) | C$53 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 lei (C$16) | C$26 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 168 lei (C$49) | C$135 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 180 lei (C$52) | C$96 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (C$3.56) | C$4.71 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (C$2.80) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,562 lei (C$741) | C$647 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 lei (C$0.16) | C$0.24 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 151 lei (C$44) | C$37 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (C$6) | C$11 | - 42% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 146 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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