Cost of living in Timisoara (Romania) is 6% cheaper than in Nogales (Mexico)
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Timisoara (Romania) is 4% cheaper than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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Timisoara | Nogales | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 lei (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 151 | - 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 88 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (Mex$ 61) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.76 lei (Mex$ 20) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 11 lei (Mex$ 49) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 lei (Mex$ 30) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (Mex$ 60) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.48 lei (Mex$ 19) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.44 lei (Mex$ 10) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.11 lei (Mex$ 13) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 118 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 35 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.56 lei (Mex$ 15) | - | - | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Timisoara (Romania) is about the same as in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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Timisoara | Nogales | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,439 lei (Mex$ 10,315) | Mex$ 9,053 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,734 lei (Mex$ 7,331) | Mex$ 5,385 | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 458 lei (Mex$ 1,938) | Mex$ 1,007 | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,430 lei (Mex$ 6,046) | Mex$ 5,641 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,053 lei (Mex$ 4,451) | Mex$ 2,907 | + 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 253 lei (Mex$ 1,070) | Mex$ 708 | + 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 463 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,220 lei (Mex$ 5,159) | Mex$ 9,104 | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 348 lei (Mex$ 1,472) | Mex$ 2,122 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 140 | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 lei (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 55 | + 132% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Timisoara (Romania) is 30% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 273 lei (Mex$ 1,157) | Mex$ 731 | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 173 lei (Mex$ 732) | Mex$ 547 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 295 lei (Mex$ 1,248) | Mex$ 1,512 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 306 lei (Mex$ 1,294) | Mex$ 979 | + 32% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Timisoara (Romania) is 25% cheaper than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,303 lei (Mex$ 335,375) | Mex$ 223,478 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 16 | + 85% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (Mex$ 406) | Mex$ 933 | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 lei (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 221 | - 59% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Timisoara (Romania) is about the same as in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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Timisoara | Nogales | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 108 | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 176 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119 lei (Mex$ 504) | Mex$ 430 | + 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 lei (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 63 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 55 | + 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 58 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.53 lei (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 27 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 37 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 lei (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 94 | + 61% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Timisoara (Romania) is 15% more expensive than in Nogales (Mexico) | ||||
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Timisoara | Nogales | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 lei (Mex$ 337) | Mex$ 166 | + 103% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 54 lei (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 132 | + 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149 lei (Mex$ 632) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 161 lei (Mex$ 683) | Mex$ 578 | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 78 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 60 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 37 | - 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,562 lei (Mex$ 10,836) | Mex$ 2,061 | + 426% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 lei (Mex$ 2.36) | Mex$ 6 | - 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 162 lei (Mex$ 683) | Mex$ 524 | + 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 69 | + 23% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on August 08, 2022.
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