City in Timis County, Romania
Cost of living in Timișoara
How much a month costs in Timișoara
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,270–1,790 (lei6,000–8,500).
Prices in Timișoara
Typical 2026 ranges in RON, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | RON | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | lei2,200–3,800 | $464–802 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | lei1,600–2,600 | $338–548 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | lei65–120 | $14–25 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | lei230–450 | $49–95 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | lei25–40 | $5.3–8.4 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | lei65–130 | $14–27 |
| Cappuccino | lei11–18 | $2.3–3.8 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | lei11–18 | $2.3–3.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | lei3–4 | $0.63–0.84 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | lei16–28 | $3.4–5.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | lei130–280 | $27–59 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | lei30–60 | $6.3–12.7 |
Value for money: 74/100
A value score of 74/100 means Timișoara gives more quality of life per dollar than 73% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 74/100. It's the 6th most affordable of 10 places we cover in Romania.
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Cost of living across Romania
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Sighișoara | $949–1,370 | 90/100 |
| Brașov | $1,160–1,690 | 77/100 |
| Sibiu | $1,160–1,690 | 83/100 |
| Constanța | $1,160–1,690 | 78/100 |
| Danube Delta | $1,160–1,790 | 71/100 |
| Timișoara | $1,270–1,790 | 74/100 |
| Oradea | $1,270–1,900 | 69/100 |
| Cluj-Napoca | $1,370–1,900 | 68/100 |
| Bucharest | $1,370–2,000 | 66/100 |
| Iași | $1,370–2,000 | 63/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Timișoara
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Timișoara?
About $675–949 on a lean budget, $1,270–1,790 for a comfortable month and $2,530–3,800 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Timișoara?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs lei2,200–3,800 ($464–802) a month in the center and lei1,600–2,600 ($338–548) outside it.
How much does food cost in Timișoara?
A local meal is lei25–40 ($5.3–8.4); a mid-range restaurant is lei65–130 ($14–27) per person.
Is Romania expensive?
Prices in Romania are about 44% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.