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Bucharest vs Timişoara

Romania vs Romania · 410 km apart

Bucharest

Romania

lei3,396 ($738)

single / month

VS

Timişoara

Romania

lei2,724 ($592)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseBucharestTimişoaraCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$7.41$6.04Timişoara
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$29.64$24.17Timişoara
Cappuccino$2.22$1.81Timişoara
Monthly groceries (single person)$168$137Timişoara
Monthly public transport pass$27.17$22.15Timişoara
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$71.63$58.41Timişoara
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$20.75$16.92Timişoara
Fitness club membership$20.75$16.92Timişoara
Cinema ticket$5.43$4.43Timişoara
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$351$272Timişoara
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$244$189Timişoara
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$733$568Timişoara
Total single-person budget$738$592Timişoara
Average net salary$1,495$1,219

Verdict

Timişoara is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Bucharest runs about $738 versus $592 in Timişoara — a difference of roughly 20%.

Salary-adjusted, Bucharest leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Bucharest  ·  Full cost of living in Timişoara

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bucharest cheaper than Timişoara?
No. Bucharest costs an estimated $738 per month for a single person, about 20% more than Timişoara at $592.
How far is Bucharest from Timişoara?
The straight-line distance between Bucharest and Timişoara is approximately 410 km (255 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Bucharest or Timişoara?
The estimated average net salary is $1,495 in Bucharest and $1,219 in Timişoara. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $757 in Bucharest versus $627 in Timişoara per month.