Cost of living in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 62% | |||
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| Food in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 lei (C$6) | C$20 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (C$5.04) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (C$2.73) | C$5.78 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.76 lei (C$1.31) | C$1.98 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (C$2.34) | C$4.18 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.08 lei (C$1.39) | C$3.17 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (C$3.55) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.10 lei (C$1.12) | C$4.24 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.84 lei (C$0.78) | C$3.76 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.31 lei (C$0.91) | C$3.41 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (C$7) | C$19 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.74 lei (C$1.57) | C$2.48 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.09 lei (C$0.57) | C$1.93 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,678 lei (C$460) | C$2,136 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,325 lei (C$363) | C$1,241 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 509 lei (C$140) | C$124 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,129 lei (C$309) | C$1,120 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 820 lei (C$225) | C$805 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 292 lei (C$80) | C$66 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28 lei (C$8) | C$54 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,632 lei (C$447) | C$311 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 322 lei (C$88) | C$97 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 lei (C$7) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 lei (C$3.48) | C$25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108 lei (C$30) | C$60 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 154 lei (C$42) | C$39 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 241 lei (C$66) | C$98 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 306 lei (C$84) | C$117 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,528 lei (C$20,152) | C$22,942 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47 lei (C$1.50) | C$1.40 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 81 lei (C$22) | C$67 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (C$5.52) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (C$8) | C$8 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (C$8) | C$22 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 99 lei (C$27) | C$77 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 lei (C$3.39) | C$6 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (C$3.28) | C$3.85 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (C$4.18) | C$4.33 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.30 lei (C$1.45) | C$3.16 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (C$2.45) | C$2.46 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 lei (C$5.12) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57 lei (C$16) | C$51 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39 lei (C$11) | C$27 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 91 lei (C$25) | C$135 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 lei (C$22) | C$96 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (C$4.23) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 lei (C$1.76) | C$5.42 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.11 lei (C$1.40) | C$7 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 lei (C$438) | C$647 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61 lei (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 132 lei (C$36) | C$37 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (C$4.82) | C$11 | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 59% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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