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- Târgu Mureş
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Cost of living in Târgu Mureş, Romania compared to Aleppo, Syria
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| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 42% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 lei (2,270 £) | 3,000 £ | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (2,099 £) | 1,290 £ | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (1,357 £) | 750 £ | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.73 lei (592 £) | 230 £ | + 157% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (866 £) | 580 £ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.36 lei (671 £) | 175 £ | + 284% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (1,801 £) | 469 £ | + 284% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.45 lei (432 £) | 244 £ | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.61 lei (202 £) | 133 £ | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.75 lei (345 £) | 400 £ | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19 lei (2,348 £) | 2,500 £ | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.44 lei (682 £) | 370 £ | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.88 lei (235 £) | 69 £ | + 240% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 136% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,257 lei (157,433 £) | 66,663 £ | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 806 lei (100,928 £) | 34,410 £ | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 338 lei (42,379 £) | 11,228 £ | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,444 lei (180,954 £) | 31,198 £ | + 480% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 972 lei (121,790 £) | 16,517 £ | + 637% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 196 lei (24,503 £) | 6,032 £ | + 306% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 32 lei (3,981 £) | 6,657 £ | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,386 lei (173,616 £) | 157,474 £ | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 280 lei (35,022 £) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 lei (2,438 £) | 1,200 £ | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 lei (1,179 £) | 234 £ | + 405% | |
| Clothes | + 137% | |||
| Clothes in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 137% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 115 lei (14,355 £) | 4,941 £ | + 191% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 130 lei (16,286 £) | 7,968 £ | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 222 lei (27,830 £) | 10,675 £ | + 161% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 318 lei (39,884 £) | 9,048 £ | + 341% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 99% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,698 lei (8,732,471 £) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.90 lei (739 £) | 155 £ | + 378% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (10,656 £) | 2,087 £ | + 410% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (2,235 £) | 1,303 £ | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 222% | |||
| Personal Care in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 222% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (3,623 £) | 318 £ | + 1039% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 lei (4,212 £) | 1,074 £ | + 292% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 83 lei (10,372 £) | 1,030 £ | + 907% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 lei (1,141 £) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (1,447 £) | 625 £ | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 lei (1,486 £) | 702 £ | + 112% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.31 lei (665 £) | 300 £ | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 lei (1,022 £) | 350 £ | + 192% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 lei (1,771 £) | 434 £ | + 308% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 83% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 lei (6,654 £) | 3,000 £ | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36 lei (4,463 £) | 1,000 £ | + 346% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 lei (5,700 £) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 69 lei (8,668 £) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (1,891 £) | 400 £ | + 373% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei (817 £) | 244 £ | + 235% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00 lei (626 £) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 783 lei (98,095 £) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.75 lei (93 £) | 7 £ | + 1234% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 129 lei (16,151 £) | 3,000 £ | + 438% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (1,879 £) | 550 £ | + 242% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 46 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 92% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 386,413 £
(3,084 lei)
in Târgu Mureş
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
201,000 £
in Aleppo.
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