- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Canada
- Târgu Mureş
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Târgu Mureş, Romania compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 lei (C$6) | C$14 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 lei (C$5.88) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (C$3.56) | C$6 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.67 lei (C$1.53) | C$2.38 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (C$2.27) | C$4.26 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.13 lei (C$1.69) | C$2.62 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (C$4.56) | C$9 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.45 lei (C$1.13) | C$3.73 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.61 lei (C$0.53) | C$2.90 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.87 lei (C$0.94) | C$2.89 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 lei (C$7) | C$16 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.21 lei (C$1.71) | C$2.31 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.12 lei (C$0.70) | C$1.76 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,285 lei (C$422) | C$1,186 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 817 lei (C$268) | C$982 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 316 lei (C$104) | C$117 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 824 lei (C$271) | C$919 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 516 lei (C$170) | C$695 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 195 lei (C$64) | C$64 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 32 lei (C$10) | C$39 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,386 lei (C$455) | C$392 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 283 lei (C$93) | C$111 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 lei (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 lei (C$3.09) | C$26 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 115 lei (C$38) | C$61 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 130 lei (C$43) | C$41 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 222 lei (C$73) | C$95 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 318 lei (C$105) | C$87 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,698 lei (C$22,904) | C$22,684 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.79 lei (C$1.90) | C$1.19 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (C$28) | C$47 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (C$5.86) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (C$10) | C$8 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 lei (C$11) | C$20 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 93 lei (C$31) | C$85 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 lei (C$2.99) | C$7 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (C$3.79) | C$3.90 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 lei (C$3.90) | C$3.90 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.29 lei (C$1.74) | C$3.21 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 lei (C$2.63) | C$2.46 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 lei (C$4.72) | C$19 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51 lei (C$17) | C$44 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36 lei (C$12) | C$26 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 lei (C$15) | C$84 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 76 lei (C$25) | C$90 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (C$4.96) | C$9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 lei (C$2.03) | C$5.98 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00 lei (C$1.64) | C$5.61 | - 71% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 783 lei (C$257) | C$141 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.75 lei (C$0.24) | C$2.00 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 129 lei (C$42) | C$34 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (C$4.93) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 117 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,653
(5,029 lei)
in Târgu Mureş.
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