Cost of living in Timisoara (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Timisoara (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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Timisoara | Akita | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 lei (¥1,319) | ¥2,704 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 lei (¥713) | ¥901 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (¥501) | ¥1,292 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.44 lei (¥177) | ¥186 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 lei (¥434) | ¥264 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 lei (¥236) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (¥528) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.76 lei (¥155) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.78 lei (¥91) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.45 lei (¥113) | ¥300 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (¥1,034) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (¥229) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.89 lei (¥127) | - | - | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Timisoara (Romania) is about the same as in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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Timisoara | Akita | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,713 lei (¥88,558) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,046 lei (¥66,780) | ¥85,000 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 712 lei (¥23,255) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,516 lei (¥49,486) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,211 lei (¥39,540) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 248 lei (¥8,083) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (¥975) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,384 lei (¥45,195) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 381 lei (¥12,446) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (¥1,250) | ¥750 | + 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 lei (¥1,097) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Timisoara (Romania) is about the same as in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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Timisoara | Akita | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 259 lei (¥8,440) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 174 lei (¥5,683) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 298 lei (¥9,738) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 351 lei (¥11,464) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Timisoara (Romania) is 14% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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Timisoara | Akita | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,303 lei (¥2,588,865) | ¥2,515,220 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (¥266) | ¥161 | + 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (¥2,972) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 lei (¥780) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Timisoara (Romania) is about the same as in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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Timisoara | Akita | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 lei (¥1,200) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (¥923) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 152 lei (¥4,947) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 lei (¥521) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (¥520) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (¥444) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (¥224) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (¥340) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 lei (¥1,430) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Timisoara (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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Timisoara | Akita | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92 lei (¥3,018) | ¥5,000 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 57 lei (¥1,853) | ¥4,000 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 165 lei (¥5,397) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 lei (¥5,797) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (¥768) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (¥400) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (¥313) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,372 lei (¥77,448) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 lei (¥16) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 152 lei (¥4,954) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (¥717) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 8% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 78 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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