Cost of living in Timisoara, Romania

Summary of cost of living in Timisoara

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 10,747 lei
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 4,665 lei
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Timisoara
Current as of Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 46 lei
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 31 lei
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 16 lei
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 7 lei
12 eggs, large 13 lei
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 9 lei
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 22 lei
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 4.92 lei
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 3.16 lei
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 3.82 lei
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 35 lei
2 liters of coca-cola 9 lei
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 4.36 lei
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 3,178 lei
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 2,213 lei
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 469 lei
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 1,979 lei
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 1,341 lei
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 275 lei
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 35 lei
40” flat screen tv 1,399 lei
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 474 lei
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 64 lei
Hourly rate for cleaning help 33 lei
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 259 lei
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 169 lei
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 304 lei
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 419 lei
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 89,829 lei
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 7 lei
Monthly ticket public transport 97 lei
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 25 lei
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 35 lei
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 29 lei
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 183 lei
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 15 lei
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 17 lei
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 16 lei
4 rolls of toilet paper 9 lei
Tube of toothpaste 11 lei
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 44 lei
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 119 lei
2 tickets to the movies 55 lei
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 192 lei
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 188 lei
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 26 lei
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 13 lei
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 11 lei
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 2,372 lei
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.49 lei
1 month of gym membership in business district 158 lei
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 24 lei
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 140 prices entered by 13 different people.
Latest price update: February 14, 2025

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