Cost of living in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)
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| Food in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 22% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 21 lei (RD$ 305) | RD$ 558 | 45% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 18 lei (RD$ 257) | RD$ 303 | 15% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 10 lei (RD$ 146) | RD$ 118 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 4.76 lei (RD$ 69) | RD$ 60 | 15% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 8 lei (RD$ 121) | RD$ 78 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 5.08 lei (RD$ 73) | RD$ 63 | 16% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 13 lei (RD$ 187) | RD$ 194 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 3.86 lei (RD$ 56) | RD$ 147 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 2.85 lei (RD$ 41) | RD$ 72 | 43% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 3.36 lei (RD$ 48) | RD$ 95 | 49% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 25 lei (RD$ 367) | RD$ 691 | 47% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 5.68 lei (RD$ 82) | RD$ 66 | 24% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2.07 lei (RD$ 30) | RD$ 34 | 12% |
| Housing in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 29% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,530 lei (RD$ 22,110) | RD$ 42,269 | 48% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,218 lei (RD$ 17,596) | RD$ 19,187 | 8% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 489 lei (RD$ 7,059) | RD$ 4,775 | 48% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,063 lei (RD$ 15,353) | RD$ 25,239 | 39% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 751 lei (RD$ 10,844) | RD$ 12,120 | 11% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 277 lei (RD$ 4,005) | RD$ 2,368 | 69% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 28 lei (RD$ 406) | RD$ 1,379 | 71% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,671 lei (RD$ 24,142) | RD$ 22,557 | 7% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 312 lei (RD$ 4,503) | RD$ 6,315 | 29% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 24 lei (RD$ 343) | RD$ 254 | 35% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 12 lei (RD$ 178) | RD$ 185 | 4% |
| Clothes in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 23% more expensive than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 101 lei (RD$ 1,463) | RD$ 2,043 | 28% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 149 lei (RD$ 2,157) | RD$ 1,373 | 57% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 233 lei (RD$ 3,362) | RD$ 3,455 | 3% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 311 lei (RD$ 4,492) | RD$ 4,078 | 10% |
| Transportation in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 5% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 70,222 lei (RD$ 1,014,491) | RD$ 795,493 | 28% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 5.41 lei (RD$ 78) | RD$ 55 | 41% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 81 lei (RD$ 1,164) | RD$ 1,665 | 30% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 20 lei (RD$ 287) | RD$ 663 | 57% |
| Personal Care in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 26 lei (RD$ 381) | RD$ 309 | 24% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 33 lei (RD$ 477) | RD$ 357 | 33% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 92 lei (RD$ 1,322) | RD$ 1,824 | 27% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 11 lei (RD$ 162) | RD$ 386 | 58% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 11 lei (RD$ 160) | RD$ 154 | 4% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 15 lei (RD$ 213) | RD$ 219 | 3% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 5.29 lei (RD$ 76) | RD$ 107 | 28% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 8 lei (RD$ 122) | RD$ 139 | 12% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 16 lei (RD$ 237) | RD$ 584 | 59% |
| Entertainment in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | ||
| Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 56 lei (RD$ 807) | RD$ 701 | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 38 lei (RD$ 551) | RD$ 487 | 13% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 100 lei (RD$ 1,445) | RD$ 2,993 | 52% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 78 lei (RD$ 1,130) | RD$ 2,431 | 54% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 16 lei (RD$ 226) | RD$ 391 | 42% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 6 lei (RD$ 90) | RD$ 179 | 50% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 5.00 lei (RD$ 72) | RD$ 148 | 51% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 1,607 lei (RD$ 23,219) | RD$ 39,384 | 41% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.75 lei (RD$ 11) | RD$ 8 | 32% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 130 lei (RD$ 1,884) | RD$ 1,775 | 6% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 17 lei (RD$ 248) | RD$ 246 | 1% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RD$ 115,000 in Santo Domingo you would need to make just about RD$ 96,403 (6,673 lei) in Târgu Mureş.