- Cost of Living
- Romania
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- Târgu Mureş
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Târgu Mureş, Romania compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 lei (C$7) | C$14 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 lei (C$5.79) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (C$3.51) | C$5.67 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.67 lei (C$1.51) | C$2.31 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (C$2.38) | C$4.13 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.13 lei (C$1.66) | C$2.54 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (C$4.49) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.45 lei (C$1.12) | C$3.55 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.61 lei (C$0.52) | C$3.02 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.87 lei (C$0.93) | C$2.26 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 lei (C$7) | C$15 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.21 lei (C$1.69) | C$2.18 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.12 lei (C$0.68) | C$1.87 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,285 lei (C$416) | C$1,209 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 838 lei (C$271) | C$1,030 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 316 lei (C$102) | C$104 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 824 lei (C$267) | C$919 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 516 lei (C$167) | C$695 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 195 lei (C$63) | C$64 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 29 lei (C$9) | C$39 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,386 lei (C$448) | C$393 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287 lei (C$93) | C$111 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 lei (C$6) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 lei (C$3.04) | C$25 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 115 lei (C$37) | C$58 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 130 lei (C$42) | C$41 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 222 lei (C$72) | C$96 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 318 lei (C$103) | C$87 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,698 lei (C$22,551) | C$23,851 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.68 lei (C$1.84) | C$1.19 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (C$28) | C$47 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (C$5.77) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (C$9) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 lei (C$11) | C$20 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 93 lei (C$30) | C$80 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 lei (C$2.95) | C$6 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (C$3.74) | C$2.88 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 lei (C$3.84) | C$3.82 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.29 lei (C$1.71) | C$3.16 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 lei (C$2.59) | C$2.53 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 lei (C$4.65) | C$19 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51 lei (C$16) | C$45 | - 64% | |
| 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$89 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (C$4.88) | C$9 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 lei (C$2.00) | C$5.72 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00 lei (C$1.62) | C$5.43 | - 70% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 2,200 lei (C$712) | C$850 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.75 lei (C$0.24) | C$1.04 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 129 lei (C$42) | C$34 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (C$4.85) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 123 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,002
(6,187 lei)
in Târgu Mureş.
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