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Cost of living in Târgu Mureş, Romania compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 27% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 lei (1,726 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (1,820 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (1,015 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.81 lei (459 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 lei (672 ₦) | 707 ₦ | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.79 lei (457 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (1,366 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.55 lei (339 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.96 lei (186 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.15 lei (300 ₦) | 343 ₦ | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 lei (2,055 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 14% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.39 lei (514 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.69 lei (256 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 40% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 62% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,252 lei (119,438 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 887 lei (84,548 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 417 lei (39,784 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 987 lei (94,177 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 525 lei (50,052 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 208 lei (19,789 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 4% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 29 lei (2,765 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 69% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,535 lei (146,362 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 294 lei (28,069 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 lei (1,854 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 101% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 lei (1,133 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 65% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 22% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 113 lei (10,783 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 141 lei (13,428 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 222 lei (21,176 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 305 lei (29,113 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 30% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 9% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,770 lei (6,653,938 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.44 lei (519 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 258% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 77 lei (7,387 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (1,753 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | - 45% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 41% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (2,518 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 135% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (3,147 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | + 36% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 90 lei (8,612 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 lei (868 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (1,141 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 lei (1,131 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.22 lei (498 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 lei (724 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 155% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 lei (1,469 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 35% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 13% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 52 lei (4,931 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 38 lei (3,617 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 lei (4,387 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 10% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 77 lei (7,311 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (1,399 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.88 lei (560 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.94 lei (472 ₦) | 489 ₦ | - 4% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,886 lei (179,820 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.75 lei (72 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 lei (12,129 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 19% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (1,447 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 323% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 25% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,750,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,309,370 ₦
(13,729 lei)
in Târgu Mureş.
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