- Cost of Living
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- Timisoara
- Zaragoza
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Cost of living in Timisoara, Romania compared to Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Timisoara (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 lei (€3.70) | €10 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (€3.48) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (€2.28) | €3.46 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.37 lei (€0.95) | €0.84 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 lei (€1.34) | €2.16 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.99 lei (€1.08) | €1.61 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (€2.89) | €4.80 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.82 lei (€0.83) | €1.83 | - 55% | |
| 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 (€0.67) | €1.03 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 lei (€3.37) | €6.00 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.45 lei (€1.19) | €1.46 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.04 lei (€0.44) | €0.82 | - 46% | |
| 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 (€403) | €940 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,263 lei (€275) | €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 (€209) | €500 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 730 lei (€159) | €369 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 283 lei (€62) | €85 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (€7) | €33 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,458 lei (€317) | €552 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 342 lei (€74) | €63 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (€8) | €7 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 lei (€4.21) | €10 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Timisoara (Romania) is 25% 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 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 262 lei (€57) | €79 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 287 lei (€62) | €74 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Timisoara (Romania) is 48% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,600 lei (€17,315) | €21,300 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.91 lei (€1.07) | €1.47 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 lei (€13) | €43 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (€4.54) | €14 | - 67% | |
| 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 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (€5.68) | €4.50 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 lei (€22) | €65 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 lei (€3.67) | €5.46 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (€3.03) | €2.12 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (€3.08) | €3.09 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.74 lei (€1.25) | €1.32 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (€2.06) | €2.00 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 lei (€4.88) | €10 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Timisoara (Romania) is 36% 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 (€18) | €36 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei (€3.94) | €6 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.11 lei (€1.11) | €1.58 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00 lei (€1.09) | €2.75 | - 60% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 2,615 lei (€569) | €787 | - 28% | |
| 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 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (€3.26) | €4.80 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 556 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Timisoara (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,600
in Zaragoza
you would need to make just about €1,413
(6,494 lei)
in Timisoara.
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