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Cost of living in Timisoara, Romania compared to Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Timisoara (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 lei (€3.64) | €10 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (€3.43) | €7 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (€2.50) | €3.46 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.11 lei (€0.88) | €0.79 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 6 lei (€1.32) | €2.16 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.11 lei (€1.09) | €1.61 | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (€3.12) | €4.80 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.61 lei (€0.77) | €1.83 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.17 lei (€0.46) | €1.72 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.08 lei (€0.66) | €1.03 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 lei (€3.32) | €6.00 | - 45% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.79 lei (€1.24) | €1.51 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.72 lei (€0.58) | €0.82 | - 29% | |
Housing | - 57% | |||
Housing in Timisoara (Romania) is 57% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,851 lei (€396) | €940 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,263 lei (€270) | €690 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 376 lei (€80) | €170 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 960 lei (€206) | €500 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 730 lei (€156) | €369 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 295 lei (€63) | €85 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (€7) | €33 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,502 lei (€322) | €552 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331 lei (€71) | €68 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 lei (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 lei (€4.02) | €10 | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Timisoara (Romania) is 26% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 190 lei (€41) | €91 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 130 lei (€28) | €30 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 262 lei (€56) | €79 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 287 lei (€61) | €74 | - 17% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Timisoara (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,600 lei (€17,044) | €21,300 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.34 lei (€1.14) | €1.47 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 60 lei (€13) | €43 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 lei (€4.66) | €14 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Timisoara (Romania) is 30% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (€5.92) | €5.11 | + 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (€5.61) | €3.98 | + 41% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 96 lei (€21) | €60 | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 lei (€3.61) | €4.78 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (€3.02) | €2.11 | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (€2.92) | €3.08 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.80 lei (€1.03) | €1.39 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.18) | €1.93 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 lei (€4.46) | €10 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Timisoara (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 lei (€13) | €27 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (€9) | €14 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 108 lei (€23) | €49 | - 53% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 85 lei (€18) | €36 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei (€3.76) | €6 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.11 lei (€1.09) | €1.58 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00 lei (€1.07) | €2.75 | - 61% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,509 lei (€537) | €526 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 lei (€0.12) | €0.12 | - 0% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 106 lei (€23) | €42 | - 45% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (€3.21) | €4.80 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Timisoara (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,700
in Zaragoza
you would need to make just about €1,476
(6,892 lei)
in Timisoara.
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