Cost of living in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 62% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 63% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 21 lei (kr32) | kr136 | 76% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 18 lei (kr27) | kr67 | 60% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 10 lei (kr15) | kr29 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 4.76 lei (kr7) | kr8 | 7% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 8 lei (kr13) | kr26 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 5.08 lei (kr8) | kr22 | 65% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 13 lei (kr20) | kr63 | 69% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 3.86 lei (kr5.89) | kr18 | 67% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 2.85 lei (kr4.34) | kr10 | 58% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 3.36 lei (kr5.11) | kr11 | 54% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 25 lei (kr39) | kr79 | 51% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 5.68 lei (kr9) | kr19 | 55% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2.07 lei (kr3.15) | kr11 | 71% |
| Housing in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 70% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,530 lei (kr2,332) | kr8,536 | 73% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,218 lei (kr1,856) | kr5,788 | 68% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 489 lei (kr745) | kr1,220 | 39% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,063 lei (kr1,619) | kr5,337 | 70% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 751 lei (kr1,144) | kr3,926 | 71% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 277 lei (kr422) | kr1,589 | 73% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 28 lei (kr43) | kr188 | 77% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,671 lei (kr2,547) | kr3,570 | 29% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 312 lei (kr475) | kr710 | 33% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 24 lei (kr36) | kr57 | 36% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 12 lei (kr19) | kr154 | 88% |
| Clothes in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 101 lei (kr154) | kr786 | 80% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 149 lei (kr228) | kr244 | 7% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 233 lei (kr355) | kr727 | 51% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 311 lei (kr474) | kr1,206 | 61% |
| Transportation in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 63% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 70,222 lei (kr107,012) | kr301,099 | 64% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 5.41 lei (kr8) | kr10 | 19% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 81 lei (kr123) | kr386 | 68% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 20 lei (kr30) | kr255 | 88% |
| Personal Care in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 26 lei (kr40) | kr58 | 31% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 33 lei (kr50) | kr73 | 31% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 92 lei (kr139) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 11 lei (kr17) | kr58 | 71% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 11 lei (kr17) | kr28 | 39% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 15 lei (kr22) | kr29 | 22% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 5.29 lei (kr8) | kr13 | 38% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 8 lei (kr13) | kr16 | 20% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 16 lei (kr25) | kr176 | 86% |
| Entertainment in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 56% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 56 lei (kr85) | kr344 | 75% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 38 lei (kr58) | kr191 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 100 lei (kr152) | kr475 | 68% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 78 lei (kr119) | kr616 | 81% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 16 lei (kr24) | kr77 | 69% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 6 lei (kr9) | kr41 | 77% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 5.00 lei (kr8) | kr33 | 77% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 1,607 lei (kr2,449) | kr3,258 | 25% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.65 lei (kr0.99) | kr0.93 | 6% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 130 lei (kr199) | kr230 | 14% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 17 lei (kr26) | kr42 | 38% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr24,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr9,197 (6,035 lei) in Târgu Mureş.