Cost of living in Timisoara (Romania) is 25% cheaper than in Almería (Spain)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Timisoara (Romania) is 27% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Almería | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (€7) | €14 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (€4.35) | €8 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (€3.11) | €3.25 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.51 lei (€1.12) | €0.75 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (€2.70) | €2.13 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 lei (€1.47) | €2.01 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (€3.28) | €5.55 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.76 lei (€0.97) | €1.68 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.78 lei (€0.56) | €1.17 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.37 lei (€0.68) | €1.11 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (€1.35) | €1.75 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.99 lei (€0.81) | €0.60 | + 34% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Timisoara (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Almería | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,490 lei (€505) | €786 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,823 lei (€370) | €529 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 405 lei (€82) | €86 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,487 lei (€302) | €452 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,130 lei (€229) | €342 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 303 lei (€61) | €70 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (€6) | €29 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,384 lei (€281) | €348 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 381 lei (€77) | €84 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (€8) | €5.49 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 lei (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Timisoara (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Almería | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 252 lei (€51) | €80 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 174 lei (€35) | €32 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 295 lei (€60) | €75 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 314 lei (€64) | €88 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Timisoara (Romania) is 25% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Almería | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,303 lei (€16,086) | €20,344 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (€1.60) | €1.45 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (€19) | €28 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 lei (€4.75) | €18 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Timisoara (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Almería | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (€5.52) | €7 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (€5.74) | €6 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 152 lei (€31) | €59 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 lei (€3.24) | €4.36 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (€2.85) | €2.32 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (€2.76) | €2.57 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (€1.39) | €1.36 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.01) | €2.05 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 lei (€8) | €10 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Timisoara (Romania) is 17% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Almería | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 lei (€21) | €25 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 lei (€12) | €12 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 152 lei (€31) | €45 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 164 lei (€33) | €37 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (€3.97) | €7 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (€2.26) | €1.65 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (€1.79) | €5.91 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,562 lei (€520) | €414 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 lei (€0.11) | €0.15 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 152 lei (€31) | €42 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (€4.58) | €5.35 | - 14% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 116 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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