Cost of Living in Timisoara
Summary of cost of living in Timisoara, Romania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,459.8$ (10,894.8lei), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 688.7$ (3,050.5lei), excluding rent.
- Timisoara is 41.8% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Timisoara is, on average, 67.3% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 50.00 lei | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 250.00 lei | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 35.33 lei | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 12.00 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 15.00 lei | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 14.24 lei | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.53 lei | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 7.87 lei | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 6.91 lei | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 5.20 lei | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.97 lei | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 13.80 lei | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 18.98 lei | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 12.61 lei | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 21.67 lei | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.34 lei | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.10 lei | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.04 lei | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 5.14 lei | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.54 lei | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.98 lei | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.25 lei | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.58 lei | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 35.00 lei | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 5.19 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.10 lei | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 27.25 lei | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 lei | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 150.00 lei | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.99 lei | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 6.44 lei | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 39.90 lei | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 7.47 lei | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 129,796.86 lei | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 114,575.97 lei | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 701.44 lei | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 36.92 lei | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 39.85 lei | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 188.09 lei | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 65.83 lei | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 35.00 lei | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,610.97 lei | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 40,719.00 lei | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 303.68 lei | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 201.54 lei | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 372.74 lei | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 460.00 lei | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,428.47 lei | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,618.49 lei | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,541.18 lei | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,773.32 lei | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,087.94 lei | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 788.14 lei | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,632.14 lei | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.79 | |
Prices in Timisoara
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Last update: 18 February 2026
Last update: 18 February 2026
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Leave a comment:2 Comments so far
Anonymous
on Jan 17, 2023:
Hello i am planning to relocate to Timisoara . I will be getting monthly of 1,539Euro. Can anyone suggest if this amount is good enough for having quality life there? Would with family (4 members)
Anonymous
on Dec 03, 2022:
Hi I'm moving with family to Timisoara with Annual CTC 176000, is it sufficient salary to live a good life and can i save some amount from it.