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Cost of living in Târgu Mureş, Romania compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 68% | |||
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Food in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 68% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 lei (2,472 £) | 3,000 £ | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (2,606 £) | 1,290 £ | + 102% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (1,453 £) | 750 £ | + 94% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.81 lei (657 £) | 230 £ | + 186% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 lei (962 £) | 580 £ | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.79 lei (654 £) | 175 £ | + 274% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (1,956 £) | 469 £ | + 317% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.55 lei (485 £) | 244 £ | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.96 lei (267 £) | 133 £ | + 100% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.15 lei (430 £) | 400 £ | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 lei (2,942 £) | 2,500 £ | + 18% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.39 lei (736 £) | 370 £ | + 99% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.69 lei (367 £) | 69 £ | + 431% | |
Housing | + 123% | |||
Housing in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 123% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,252 lei (171,004 £) | 66,663 £ | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 887 lei (121,050 £) | 34,410 £ | + 252% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 417 lei (56,960 £) | 11,228 £ | + 407% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 987 lei (134,837 £) | 30,000 £ | + 349% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 525 lei (71,661 £) | 16,517 £ | + 334% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 208 lei (28,333 £) | 6,032 £ | + 370% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 29 lei (3,959 £) | 6,657 £ | - 41% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,535 lei (209,553 £) | 157,474 £ | + 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 294 lei (40,188 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 lei (2,654 £) | 1,200 £ | + 121% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 lei (1,622 £) | 234 £ | + 594% | |
Clothes | + 167% | |||
Clothes in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 167% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 113 lei (15,439 £) | 4,941 £ | + 212% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 141 lei (19,225 £) | 7,968 £ | + 141% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 222 lei (30,318 £) | 10,675 £ | + 184% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 305 lei (41,682 £) | 9,048 £ | + 361% | |
Transportation | + 75% | |||
Transportation in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 75% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,770 lei (9,526,714 £) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.44 lei (743 £) | 155 £ | + 381% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 77 lei (10,576 £) | 2,087 £ | + 407% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (2,510 £) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 252% | |||
Personal Care in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 252% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (3,605 £) | 318 £ | + 1034% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (4,506 £) | 1,074 £ | + 320% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 90 lei (12,330 £) | 1,030 £ | + 1098% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 lei (1,243 £) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (1,634 £) | 625 £ | + 161% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 lei (1,620 £) | 702 £ | + 131% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.22 lei (713 £) | 300 £ | + 138% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 lei (1,037 £) | 350 £ | + 196% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 lei (2,103 £) | 434 £ | + 384% | |
Entertainment | + 73% | |||
Entertainment in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 73% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 52 lei (7,060 £) | 3,000 £ | + 135% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 38 lei (5,179 £) | 1,000 £ | + 418% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 lei (6,281 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 77 lei (10,467 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (2,003 £) | 400 £ | + 401% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.88 lei (802 £) | 244 £ | + 229% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.94 lei (675 £) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,886 lei (257,456 £) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.75 lei (102 £) | 7 £ | + 1363% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 lei (17,365 £) | 3,000 £ | + 479% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (2,071 £) | 550 £ | + 277% | |
TOTAL | + 90% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 90% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 349,462 £
(2,559 lei)
in Târgu Mureş
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
184,000 £
in Aleppo.
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