Cost of living in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 52% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | - 53% | |||
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| Food in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 53% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 lei (Dinar 2.293) | Dinar 5.978 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (Dinar 1.762) | Dinar 2.920 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (Dinar 0.932) | Dinar 1.045 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.22 lei (Dinar 0.440) | Dinar 0.636 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (Dinar 0.932) | Dinar 1.361 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.46 lei (Dinar 0.460) | Dinar 1.413 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (Dinar 1.069) | Dinar 2.742 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.24 lei (Dinar 0.357) | Dinar 0.804 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.93 lei (Dinar 0.247) | Dinar 0.354 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.29 lei (Dinar 0.277) | Dinar 1.326 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (Dinar 2.171) | Dinar 7 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (Dinar 0.535) | Dinar 0.767 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.38 lei (Dinar 0.201) | Dinar 0.507 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 63% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,899 lei (Dinar 160) | Dinar 465 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,450 lei (Dinar 122) | Dinar 325 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 517 lei (Dinar 44) | Dinar 103 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,307 lei (Dinar 110) | Dinar 335 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,007 lei (Dinar 85) | Dinar 242 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 347 lei (Dinar 29) | Dinar 54 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29 lei (Dinar 2.442) | Dinar 13 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,745 lei (Dinar 147) | Dinar 122 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 329 lei (Dinar 28) | Dinar 39 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 lei (Dinar 2.105) | Dinar 3.257 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 lei (Dinar 1.510) | Dinar 2.848 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 29% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108 lei (Dinar 9) | Dinar 14 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 154 lei (Dinar 13) | Dinar 17 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 241 lei (Dinar 20) | Dinar 38 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 306 lei (Dinar 26) | Dinar 34 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,528 lei (Dinar 6,192) | Dinar 8,899 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47 lei (Dinar 0.460) | Dinar 0.234 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 81 lei (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dinar 9 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (Dinar 2.372) | Dinar 1.773 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (Dinar 2.442) | Dinar 6 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 99 lei (Dinar 8) | Dinar 15 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 lei (Dinar 1.043) | Dinar 2.526 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (Dinar 1.007) | Dinar 1.873 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (Dinar 1.285) | Dinar 2.355 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.30 lei (Dinar 0.446) | Dinar 1.064 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (Dinar 0.754) | Dinar 1.279 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 lei (Dinar 1.572) | Dinar 2.339 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 70% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57 lei (Dinar 4.770) | Dinar 17 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39 lei (Dinar 3.247) | Dinar 9 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 93 lei (Dinar 8) | Dinar 21 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 lei (Dinar 7) | Dinar 33 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (Dinar 1.299) | Dinar 5.986 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 lei (Dinar 0.541) | Dinar 2.524 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.11 lei (Dinar 0.430) | Dinar 2.897 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 lei (Dinar 135) | Dinar 280 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61 lei (Dinar 0.051) | Dinar 0.161 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 132 lei (Dinar 11) | Dinar 32 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (Dinar 1.480) | Dinar 4.304 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 112 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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