Cost of living in Szczecin is 9% higher than in Timisoara (without rent).
Rent in Szczecin is 74% more expensive than in Timisoara.
Cost of living including rent in Szczecin is 40% higher than in Timisoara.
Food in Szczecin is 7% more expensive than in Timisoara.
Transport in Szczecin is 35% more expensive than in Timisoara.
| Szczecin | Timisoara | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Szczecin | Timisoara | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.01 $ | 8.09 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 46.6 $ | 36.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.8 $ | 6.23 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.09 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.29 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.59 $ | 2 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.05 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.76 $ | 9.05 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.86 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ | 9.27 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.89 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.5 $ | 7.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.88 $ | 1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.95 $ | 5.42 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.79 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.3 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.68 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.9 $ | 7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35 $ | 34.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ | 9.34 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.26 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.52 $ | 2.35 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
151 $ | 94 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
233 $ | 144 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
15.9 $ | 9.18 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 508 $ | 277 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 944 $ | 474 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 588 $ | 354 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,214 $ | 612 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,470 $ | 2,560 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,533 $ | 1,715 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,478 $ | 1,073 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.6 % | 7.06 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.3 $ | 38.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.59 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Haircut | 8.8 $ | 8.08 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.6 $ | 73 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.3 $ | 53.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 391 $ | 384 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,895 $ | 8,629 $ |