Cost of living in Târgu Mureş, Romania vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 61% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21 lei (NZ$7) | NZ$20 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (NZ$6) | NZ$13 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (NZ$3.45) | NZ$8 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.76 lei (NZ$1.63) | NZ$2.16 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 8 lei (NZ$2.88) | NZ$7 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.08 lei (NZ$1.74) | NZ$6 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (NZ$4.44) | NZ$7 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.86 lei (NZ$1.32) | NZ$3.90 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.85 lei (NZ$0.98) | NZ$3.13 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.36 lei (NZ$1.15) | NZ$4.22 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (NZ$9) | NZ$20 | - 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.68 lei (NZ$1.94) | NZ$3.71 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.07 lei (NZ$0.71) | NZ$2.27 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 80% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,530 lei (NZ$524) | NZ$3,054 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,218 lei (NZ$417) | NZ$2,639 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 489 lei (NZ$167) | NZ$309 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,063 lei (NZ$364) | NZ$2,363 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 751 lei (NZ$257) | NZ$2,102 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 277 lei (NZ$95) | NZ$197 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28 lei (NZ$10) | NZ$76 | - 87% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,671 lei (NZ$572) | NZ$734 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 312 lei (NZ$107) | NZ$243 | - 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 lei (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 lei (NZ$4.22) | NZ$28 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 101 lei (NZ$35) | NZ$117 | - 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 lei (NZ$51) | NZ$67 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 lei (NZ$80) | NZ$192 | - 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 311 lei (NZ$106) | NZ$228 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 73% | |||
Transportation in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 73% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,222 lei (NZ$24,049) | NZ$34,283 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.41 lei (NZ$1.85) | NZ$2.06 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 81 lei (NZ$28) | NZ$213 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (NZ$7) | NZ$30 | - 77% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 40% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (NZ$9) | NZ$12 | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (NZ$11) | NZ$5.55 | + 104% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 92 lei (NZ$31) | NZ$64 | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 11 lei (NZ$3.85) | NZ$9 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (NZ$3.80) | NZ$7 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (NZ$5.04) | NZ$7 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.29 lei (NZ$1.81) | NZ$3.92 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 lei (NZ$2.88) | NZ$3.83 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 lei (NZ$5.61) | NZ$37 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 62% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 56 lei (NZ$19) | NZ$61 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 38 lei (NZ$13) | NZ$35 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 lei (NZ$34) | NZ$232 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78 lei (NZ$27) | NZ$129 | - 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (NZ$5.35) | NZ$18 | - 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 lei (NZ$2.13) | NZ$5.07 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00 lei (NZ$1.71) | NZ$12 | - 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,607 lei (NZ$550) | NZ$689 | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.65 lei (NZ$0.22) | NZ$0.33 | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 130 lei (NZ$45) | NZ$80 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (NZ$5.87) | NZ$34 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 69% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,900 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$2,732 (7,978 lei) in Târgu Mureş.
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