Cost of living in Timisoara (Romania) is 12% cheaper than in Hangzhou (China)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Timisoara (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39 lei (60元) | 45元 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 lei (35元) | 34元 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (23元) | 11元 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.51 lei (8元) | 17元 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (20元) | 15元 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 lei (11元) | 8元 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (25元) | 46元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.76 lei (7元) | 16元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.78 lei (4.26元) | 7元 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.45 lei (5.28元) | 7元 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (50元) | 107元 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (11元) | 9元 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.89 lei (5.96元) | 14元 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Timisoara (Romania) is 32% cheaper than in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,297 lei (3,519元) | 6,628元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,864 lei (2,855元) | 4,836元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 749 lei (1,147元) | 597元 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,455 lei (2,228元) | 4,565元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,134 lei (1,737元) | 2,838元 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 303 lei (464元) | 331元 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (46元) | 95元 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,384 lei (2,120元) | 3,106元 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 381 lei (584元) | 692元 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (59元) | 28元 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 lei (51元) | 42元 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Timisoara (Romania) is about the same as in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 259 lei (396元) | 383元 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 174 lei (267元) | 247元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 298 lei (457元) | 566元 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 351 lei (538元) | 622元 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Timisoara (Romania) is about the same as in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,303 lei (121,467元) | 185,606元 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (13元) | 7元 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (139元) | 129元 | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 lei (36元) | 53元 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Timisoara (Romania) is 20% cheaper than in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 lei (56元) | 33元 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (43元) | 27元 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 152 lei (232元) | 504元 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 lei (24元) | 47元 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (24元) | 39元 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (21元) | 31元 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (11元) | 10元 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (16元) | 11元 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 lei (67元) | 41元 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Timisoara (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Hangzhou (China) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Hangzhou | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92 lei (141元) | 164元 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 lei (87元) | 135元 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 168 lei (257元) | 291元 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 180 lei (275元) | 348元 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (36元) | 51元 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (19元) | 32元 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (15元) | 27元 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,562 lei (3,925元) | 3,127元 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 lei (0.86元) | 0.61元 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 151 lei (232元) | 289元 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (34元) | 18元 | + 87% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 122 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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