Cost of living in Patras is 25% higher than in Timisoara (without rent).
Rent in Patras is 34% more expensive than in Timisoara.
Cost of living including rent in Patras is 29% higher than in Timisoara.
Food in Patras is 23% more expensive than in Timisoara.
Transport in Patras is 54% more expensive than in Timisoara.
| Patras | Timisoara | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Patras | Timisoara | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.2 $ | 8.09 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.8 $ | 36.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.84 $ | 6.23 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.47 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.53 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.7 $ | 2 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.92 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 9.05 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.92 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 9.27 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.22 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.54 $ | 7.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.06 $ | 1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.08 $ | 5.42 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.41 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.8 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.07 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14 $ | 7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35 $ | 34.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.85 $ | 9.34 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.98 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.72 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.97 $ | 2.35 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
146 $ | 94 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
223 $ | 144 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.9 $ | 9.18 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 332 $ | 277 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 638 $ | 474 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 414 $ | 354 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 779 $ | 612 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,163 $ | 2,560 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,641 $ | 1,715 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,027 $ | 1,073 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.29 % | 7.06 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.6 $ | 38.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.7 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Haircut | 8.78 $ | 8.08 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.4 $ | 73 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 70.2 $ | 53.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 514 $ | 384 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,447 $ | 8,629 $ |