Cost of Living in Timisoara
Summary of cost of living in Timisoara, Romania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,344.8 (11,085.4 lei), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $664.1 (3,139.6 lei), excluding rent.
- Timisoara is 44.2% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Timisoara is, on average, 65.6% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $10.58 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $46.53 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $8.46 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $2.75 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $4.23 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $3.03 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.19 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $1.65 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.42 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $1.12 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.62 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $2.91 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $3.91 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $2.78 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $5.06 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.53 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.68 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.66 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.08 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.35 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.44 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $0.68 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.76 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $7.40 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.17 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.74 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $6.35 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.06 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $33.84 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $0.84 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $1.36 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $8.44 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.92 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $28,647.71 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $24,819.80 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $170.71 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $6.65 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $8.60 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $39.40 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $16.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $8.14 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $589.27 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $8,832.36 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $75.28 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $39.95 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $77.30 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $90.42 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $541.76 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $361.40 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $843.27 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $613.99 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $235.24 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $173.42 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $1,168.89 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.88 | |
Prices in Timisoara
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Last update: 15 October 2026
Last update: 15 October 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.