Timisoara ranks 3rd of 8 priced cities in Romania on cost — $918 a month in essentials, 16% above Oradea, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,222 covers that 1.3×. 95.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at commune level. PM2.5 averages 13.7 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 1°C, Jul 24°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $361 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $556 |
| Groceries | $110 |
| Dining out | $236 |
| Utilities | $176 |
| Local transport | $35 |
| Essentials / mo | $918 |
| Avg net salary | $1,222 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $627 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $847 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Timisoara, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.94 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $48.12 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.94 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.01 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.62 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.43 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.15 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.68 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.42 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.23 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.36 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.99 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $8.92 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.21 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.20 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.54 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.55 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.80 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.00 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.79 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.09 |
| Monthly transit pass | $34.99 |
| Taxi start | $0.87 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.87 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.87 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $167.61 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $8.81 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $7.20 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $41.10 |
| Cinema, one seat | $8.75 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Timisoara has 95.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (commune level). That is the 2nd-highest of 8 Romania cities we track. Romania's national figure is 105, so Timisoara runs 10 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.3°C | -2.2°C | 85% | 69% | 49 mm |
| Feb | 4.9°C | 1.6°C | 78% | 63% | 46 mm |
| Mar | 7.9°C | 4.7°C | 68% | 58% | 48 mm |
| Apr | 12.6°C | 10.2°C | 64% | 55% | 47 mm |
| May | 17.3°C | 16.5°C | 69% | 60% | 70 mm |
| Jun | 22°C | 23°C | 69% | 54% | 81 mm |
| Jul | 23.9°C | 24.9°C | 63% | 40% | 54 mm |
| Aug | 23.9°C | 24.9°C | 64% | 39% | 50 mm |
| Sep | 18.7°C | 18.3°C | 69% | 49% | 60 mm |
| Oct | 12.9°C | 11.3°C | 76% | 54% | 47 mm |
| Nov | 7.3°C | 4.8°C | 84% | 67% | 56 mm |
| Dec | 3.3°C | 0.2°C | 87% | 72% | 51 mm |
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