Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 99% more expensive than in Timisoara (Romania)
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Food | + 122% | |||
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Food in Vienna (Austria) is 122% more expensive than in Timisoara (Romania) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (84 lei) | 40 lei | + 109% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (51 lei) | 22 lei | + 134% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (35 lei) | 15 lei | + 130% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (7 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 37% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.61 (28 lei) | 13 lei | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.77 (19 lei) | 7 lei | + 160% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (37 lei) | 16 lei | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.05 (15 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 219% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.38 (12 lei) | 2.78 lei | + 327% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (7 lei) | 3.45 lei | + 99% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (38 lei) | 32 lei | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.46 (12 lei) | 7 lei | + 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.30 (11 lei) | 3.89 lei | + 195% | |
Housing | + 188% | |||
Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 188% more expensive than in Timisoara (Romania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,698 (8,460 lei) | 2,455 lei | + 245% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,198 (5,967 lei) | 1,940 lei | + 208% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €313 (1,560 lei) | 749 lei | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,030 (5,130 lei) | 1,453 lei | + 253% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €693 (3,454 lei) | 1,156 lei | + 199% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €103 (513 lei) | 303 lei | + 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (119 lei) | 30 lei | + 298% | |
40” flat screen tv | €528 (2,629 lei) | 1,384 lei | + 90% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (540 lei) | 381 lei | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (57 lei) | 38 lei | + 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (69 lei) | 34 lei | + 106% | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 35% more expensive than in Timisoara (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (490 lei) | 259 lei | + 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (178 lei) | 174 lei | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (413 lei) | 298 lei | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (612 lei) | 351 lei | + 74% | |
Transportation | + 79% | |||
Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 79% more expensive than in Timisoara (Romania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,962 (129,316 lei) | 79,303 lei | + 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (9 lei) | 8 lei | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (218 lei) | 91 lei | + 139% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (88 lei) | 25 lei | + 254% | |
Personal Care | + 75% | |||
Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 75% more expensive than in Timisoara (Romania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (53 lei) | 37 lei | + 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (49 lei) | 28 lei | + 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €120 (596 lei) | 152 lei | + 293% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.13 (26 lei) | 16 lei | + 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.90 (14 lei) | 16 lei | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.99 (15 lei) | 14 lei | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (8 lei) | 7 lei | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (10 lei) | 10 lei | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (101 lei) | 44 lei | + 131% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 41% more expensive than in Timisoara (Romania) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (191 lei) | 92 lei | + 107% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €23 (114 lei) | 57 lei | + 101% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (497 lei) | 168 lei | + 196% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (305 lei) | 180 lei | + 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (53 lei) | 24 lei | + 121% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.35 (22 lei) | 12 lei | + 76% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.18 (21 lei) | 10 lei | + 115% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 (2,267 lei) | 2,562 lei | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (0.28 lei) | 0.56 lei | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (177 lei) | 151 lei | + 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (30 lei) | 22 lei | + 38% | |
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TOTAL | + 99% |

These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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