- 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 | 18 lei (C$6) | C$15 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (C$3.58) | C$5.69 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.81 lei (C$1.62) | C$2.17 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (C$2.37) | C$4.84 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.79 lei (C$1.61) | C$2.90 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (C$4.83) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.55 lei (C$1.20) | C$4.00 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.96 lei (C$0.66) | C$3.31 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.15 lei (C$1.06) | C$3.07 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 lei (C$7) | C$16 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.39 lei (C$1.82) | C$2.51 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.69 lei (C$0.91) | C$2.07 | - 56% | |
| 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 | 1,252 lei (C$422) | C$1,576 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 887 lei (C$299) | C$1,122 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 417 lei (C$141) | C$109 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 987 lei (C$333) | C$1,019 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 525 lei (C$177) | C$774 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 208 lei (C$70) | C$66 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 29 lei (C$10) | C$40 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,535 lei (C$517) | C$377 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 294 lei (C$99) | C$98 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 lei (C$7) | C$9 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 lei (C$4.00) | C$23 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 113 lei (C$38) | C$59 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 141 lei (C$47) | C$40 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 222 lei (C$75) | C$93 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 305 lei (C$103) | C$92 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,770 lei (C$23,500) | C$22,749 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.44 lei (C$1.83) | C$1.27 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 77 lei (C$26) | C$65 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (C$6) | C$31 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (C$9) | C$8 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (C$11) | C$20 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 90 lei (C$30) | C$96 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 lei (C$3.07) | C$6 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (C$4.03) | C$3.72 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 lei (C$4.00) | C$2.83 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.22 lei (C$1.76) | C$3.09 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 lei (C$2.56) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 lei (C$5.19) | C$19 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 52 lei (C$17) | C$46 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38 lei (C$13) | C$26 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 lei (C$15) | C$101 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 77 lei (C$26) | C$87 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (C$4.94) | C$9 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.88 lei (C$1.98) | C$5.53 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.94 lei (C$1.67) | C$5.67 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,886 lei (C$635) | C$549 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.75 lei (C$0.25) | C$1.04 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 lei (C$43) | C$35 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (C$5.11) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 442 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.33683
CAD
/
RON
Do you live in Abbotsford? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in Tokyo is 97% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Morelia is 59% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Toronto is 80% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 63% cheaper than in Caracas
- Cost of living in Osaka is 16% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Toronto is 25% more expensive than in Montreal
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Rijeka (Croatia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Limassol (Cyprus)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Podgorica (Montenegro)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Reno, Nevada (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Fort Collins, Colorado (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tacoma, Washington (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Spokane, Washington (United States)
Cost of living in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,502
(7,427 lei)
in Târgu Mureş.
Recent Prices Added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Phoenix, Arizona costs $12 (26 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in San Diego, California costs $2,541 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Delhi costs ₨2,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Abbotsford costs C$1.42 (about 1 hour ago)
- One-way ticket in public transport in Singapore costs SGD $2.00 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Melbourne costs AU$500 (about 1 hour ago)