Cost of living in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 77% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 77% | |||
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| Food in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 77% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 lei (CHF 4.75) | CHF 28 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (CHF 3.58) | CHF 15 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (CHF 1.94) | CHF 10 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.76 lei (CHF 0.93) | CHF 1.52 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (CHF 1.67) | CHF 8 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.08 lei (CHF 0.99) | CHF 3.97 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (CHF 2.52) | CHF 9 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.10 lei (CHF 0.80) | CHF 3.96 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.84 lei (CHF 0.55) | CHF 2.04 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.31 lei (CHF 0.65) | CHF 2.37 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (CHF 4.94) | CHF 12 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (CHF 1.24) | CHF 2.54 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.09 lei (CHF 0.41) | CHF 2.44 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 84% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,970 lei (CHF 384) | CHF 2,710 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,368 lei (CHF 266) | CHF 1,916 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 509 lei (CHF 99) | CHF 205 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,129 lei (CHF 220) | CHF 1,767 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 820 lei (CHF 160) | CHF 1,201 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 292 lei (CHF 57) | CHF 90 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28 lei (CHF 5.47) | CHF 46 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,632 lei (CHF 318) | CHF 660 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 322 lei (CHF 63) | CHF 160 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 lei (CHF 4.69) | CHF 18 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 lei (CHF 2.47) | CHF 35 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 66% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108 lei (CHF 21) | CHF 123 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 154 lei (CHF 30) | CHF 67 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 241 lei (CHF 47) | CHF 152 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 306 lei (CHF 60) | CHF 207 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 71% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,528 lei (CHF 14,322) | CHF 28,154 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47 lei (CHF 1.07) | CHF 1.81 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 81 lei (CHF 16) | CHF 81 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (CHF 3.92) | CHF 32 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 73% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (CHF 5.49) | CHF 19 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (CHF 5.65) | CHF 38 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 99 lei (CHF 19) | CHF 102 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 lei (CHF 2.41) | CHF 8 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (CHF 2.33) | CHF 4.59 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (CHF 2.97) | CHF 5.62 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.30 lei (CHF 1.03) | CHF 2.90 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (CHF 1.74) | CHF 3.79 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 lei (CHF 3.64) | CHF 46 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 76% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57 lei (CHF 11) | CHF 74 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39 lei (CHF 8) | CHF 39 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 93 lei (CHF 18) | CHF 147 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 lei (CHF 16) | CHF 112 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (CHF 3.00) | CHF 19 | - 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 lei (CHF 1.25) | CHF 5.04 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.11 lei (CHF 1.00) | CHF 8 | - 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 lei (CHF 312) | CHF 708 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61 lei (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.36 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 132 lei (CHF 26) | CHF 79 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (CHF 3.42) | CHF 8 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 77% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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