Cost of living in Lahti is 75% higher than in Timisoara (without rent).
Rent in Lahti is 73% more expensive than in Timisoara.
Cost of living including rent in Lahti is 74% higher than in Timisoara.
Food in Lahti is 76% more expensive than in Timisoara.
Transport in Lahti is 61% more expensive than in Timisoara.
| Lahti | Timisoara | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lahti | Timisoara | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.3 $ | 8.09 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 77.9 $ | 36.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 6.23 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.38 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.21 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.58 $ | 2 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.28 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.81 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.89 $ | 9.05 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ | 9.27 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.68 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.4 $ | 7.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.07 $ | 1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.2 $ | 5.42 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.81 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 64.9 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.09 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18 $ | 7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 87.5 $ | 34.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 15.2 $ | 9.34 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.98 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.78 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.22 $ | 2.35 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 94 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
189 $ | 144 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.5 $ | 9.18 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 528 $ | 277 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,058 $ | 474 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 605 $ | 354 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,236 $ | 612 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,661 $ | 2,560 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,509 $ | 1,715 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,679 $ | 1,073 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.91 % | 7.06 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.2 $ | 38.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.6 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Haircut | 23.3 $ | 8.08 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.4 $ | 73 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58.8 $ | 53.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 307 $ | 384 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,915 $ | 8,629 $ |