Cost of living in Timisoara (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Timisoara (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (79 kr) | 101 kr | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (50 kr) | 85 kr | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (35 kr) | 58 kr | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.51 lei (13 kr) | 14 kr | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (31 kr) | 36 kr | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 lei (17 kr) | 30 kr | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (34 kr) | 49 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.76 lei (11 kr) | 28 kr | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.78 lei (6 kr) | 12 kr | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.33 lei (8 kr) | 16 kr | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (72 kr) | 95 kr | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (15 kr) | 20 kr | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.12 lei (10 kr) | 22 kr | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Timisoara (Romania) is 55% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,415 lei (5,583 kr) | 13,589 kr | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,805 lei (4,173 kr) | 9,634 kr | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 405 lei (936 kr) | 1,053 kr | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,487 lei (3,439 kr) | 8,785 kr | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,130 lei (2,613 kr) | 6,374 kr | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 303 lei (700 kr) | 410 kr | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (69 kr) | 275 kr | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,384 lei (3,201 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 381 lei (882 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (88 kr) | 67 kr | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 lei (78 kr) | 203 kr | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Timisoara (Romania) is 18% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 252 lei (583 kr) | 937 kr | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 174 lei (403 kr) | 400 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 295 lei (682 kr) | 958 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 314 lei (726 kr) | 1,079 kr | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Timisoara (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,303 lei (183,374 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (18 kr) | 16 kr | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (222 kr) | 553 kr | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 lei (54 kr) | 236 kr | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Timisoara (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (63 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (65 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 152 lei (350 kr) | 207 kr | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 lei (37 kr) | 41 kr | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (33 kr) | 31 kr | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (31 kr) | 28 kr | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (16 kr) | 28 kr | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (23 kr) | 21 kr | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 lei (96 kr) | 274 kr | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Timisoara (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Timisoara | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 lei (237 kr) | 407 kr | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 57 lei (132 kr) | 264 kr | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 152 lei (351 kr) | 966 kr | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 164 lei (378 kr) | 882 kr | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (45 kr) | 131 kr | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (26 kr) | 40 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (20 kr) | 70 kr | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,562 lei (5,925 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 lei (1.29 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 152 lei (351 kr) | 286 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (52 kr) | 66 kr | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 140 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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