Cost of living in Baia Mare is 10% lower than in Timisoara (without rent).
Rent in Baia Mare is 31% cheaper than in Timisoara.
Cost of living including rent in Baia Mare is 20% lower than in Timisoara.
Food in Baia Mare is 7% cheaper than in Timisoara.
Transport in Baia Mare is 38% cheaper than in Timisoara.
| Baia Mare | Timisoara | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Baia Mare | Timisoara | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.81 $ | 8.09 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 36.1 $ | 36.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.9 $ | 6.23 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.57 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Capuccino | 2 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.75 $ | 2 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.42 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.18 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.5 $ | 9.05 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.93 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.96 $ | 9.27 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.6 $ | 7.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.9 $ | 1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.65 $ | 5.42 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.67 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.7 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.55 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.59 $ | 7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.1 $ | 34.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.36 $ | 9.34 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.37 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.5 $ | 2.35 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
63.6 $ | 94 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
97.6 $ | 144 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.6 $ | 9.18 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 189 $ | 277 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 391 $ | 474 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 246 $ | 354 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 518 $ | 612 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,105 $ | 2,560 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,337 $ | 1,715 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 667 $ | 1,073 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.79 % | 7.06 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32 $ | 38.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.03 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Haircut | 5.94 $ | 8.08 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.4 $ | 73 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56 $ | 53.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 391 $ | 384 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,509 $ | 8,629 $ |