- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Timisoara, Romania compared to Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Timisoara (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 lei (€3.73) | €10 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (€3.51) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (€2.30) | €3.46 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.29 lei (€0.94) | €0.84 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 lei (€1.35) | €2.16 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.42 lei (€1.19) | €1.61 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (€2.91) | €4.80 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.82 lei (€0.84) | €1.83 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.19 lei (€0.48) | €1.72 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.08 lei (€0.68) | €1.03 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 lei (€3.40) | €6.00 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.41 lei (€1.19) | €1.39 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.04 lei (€0.45) | €0.82 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Timisoara (Romania) is 56% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,851 lei (€406) | €940 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,263 lei (€277) | €690 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 329 lei (€72) | €170 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 960 lei (€211) | €500 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 730 lei (€160) | €369 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 283 lei (€62) | €85 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (€7) | €33 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,458 lei (€320) | €580 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 342 lei (€75) | €61 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 lei (€4.24) | €10 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Timisoara (Romania) is 25% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 190 lei (€42) | €91 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 130 lei (€28) | €30 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 262 lei (€57) | €79 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 287 lei (€63) | €74 | - 15% | |
| 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 (€17,455) | €21,300 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.89 lei (€1.07) | €1.47 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 lei (€13) | €43 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 lei (€4.83) | €14 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Timisoara (Romania) is 27% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (€6) | €6 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (€5.73) | €4.98 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 lei (€22) | €65 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 lei (€3.70) | €5.46 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (€3.06) | €2.12 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (€3.11) | €3.09 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.74 lei (€1.26) | €1.32 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (€2.08) | €2.00 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 lei (€4.78) | €10 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Timisoara (Romania) is 32% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 lei (€14) | €27 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (€9) | €14 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105 lei (€23) | €51 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 85 lei (€19) | €36 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei (€4.05) | €6 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.11 lei (€1.12) | €1.58 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00 lei (€1.10) | €2.75 | - 60% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 814 lei (€179) | €160 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 lei (€0.12) | €0.12 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 106 lei (€23) | €42 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (€3.29) | €4.80 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 530 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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 €1,487
(6,782 lei)
in Timisoara.
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