Cost of living in Timisoara (Romania) is 48% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India)
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| Food | + 57% | |||
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| Food in Timisoara (Romania) is 57% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39 lei (₨701) | ₨210 | + 234% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 lei (₨403) | ₨323 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (₨274) | ₨132 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.51 lei (₨98) | ₨56 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (₨237) | ₨87 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 lei (₨129) | ₨38 | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (₨289) | ₨198 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.76 lei (₨85) | ₨127 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.78 lei (₨50) | ₨24 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.45 lei (₨62) | ₨131 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (₨580) | ₨942 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (₨125) | ₨88 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.89 lei (₨69) | ₨34 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Timisoara (Romania) is 46% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,297 lei (₨40,975) | ₨29,600 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,864 lei (₨33,250) | ₨20,939 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 749 lei (₨13,352) | ₨4,602 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,455 lei (₨25,947) | ₨19,622 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,134 lei (₨20,232) | ₨10,558 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 303 lei (₨5,397) | ₨4,385 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (₨533) | ₨624 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,384 lei (₨24,693) | ₨26,019 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 381 lei (₨6,800) | ₨10,339 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (₨683) | ₨388 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 lei (₨600) | ₨293 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Timisoara (Romania) is 34% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 259 lei (₨4,611) | ₨2,407 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 174 lei (₨3,105) | ₨2,697 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 298 lei (₨5,320) | ₨4,151 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 351 lei (₨6,263) | ₨3,191 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Timisoara (Romania) is 53% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,303 lei (₨1,414,452) | ₨903,806 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (₨146) | ₨93 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (₨1,624) | ₨1,126 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 lei (₨420) | ₨221 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Timisoara (Romania) is 74% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 lei (₨656) | ₨105 | + 522% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (₨504) | ₨191 | + 164% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 152 lei (₨2,703) | ₨932 | + 190% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 lei (₨285) | ₨268 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (₨284) | ₨199 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (₨243) | ₨316 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (₨122) | ₨121 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (₨186) | ₨96 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 lei (₨781) | ₨278 | + 181% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Timisoara (Romania) is 32% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92 lei (₨1,642) | ₨1,365 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 lei (₨1,011) | ₨443 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 168 lei (₨2,992) | ₨1,434 | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 180 lei (₨3,204) | ₨1,858 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (₨423) | ₨1,031 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (₨220) | ₨284 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (₨173) | ₨217 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,562 lei (₨45,701) | ₨42,234 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 lei (₨10) | ₨2.58 | + 286% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 151 lei (₨2,702) | ₨1,999 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (₨393) | ₨311 | + 26% | |
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TOTAL | + 48% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 286 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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