Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 15% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 17% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $803 (35 lei) | 23 lei | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $584 (25 lei) | 18 lei | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $200 (9 lei) | 10 lei | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $82 (3.51 lei) | 4.76 lei | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $168 (7 lei) | 9 lei | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $118 (5.08 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $397 (17 lei) | 13 lei | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $151 (7 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $64 (2.74 lei) | 2.84 lei | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $105 (4.51 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $380 (16 lei) | 25 lei | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $173 (7 lei) | 5.74 lei | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $58 (2.49 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 13% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $57,392 (2,470 lei) | 1,678 lei | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $43,346 (1,865 lei) | 1,325 lei | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,352 (187 lei) | 509 lei | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $39,711 (1,709 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $27,213 (1,171 lei) | 820 lei | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,059 (132 lei) | 292 lei | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,593 (69 lei) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $42,332 (1,822 lei) | 1,632 lei | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $21,102 (908 lei) | 322 lei | + 182% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $461 (20 lei) | 24 lei | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $301 (13 lei) | 13 lei | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 35% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $5,817 (250 lei) | 108 lei | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $3,850 (166 lei) | 154 lei | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $11,370 (489 lei) | 241 lei | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $8,445 (363 lei) | 306 lei | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 4% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,843,640 (122,377 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $90 (3.88 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,437 (62 lei) | 81 lei | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $451 (19 lei) | 20 lei | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 7% cheaper than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $362 (16 lei) | 28 lei | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $838 (36 lei) | 29 lei | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,875 (81 lei) | 99 lei | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $408 (18 lei) | 12 lei | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $200 (9 lei) | 12 lei | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $293 (13 lei) | 15 lei | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $136 (5.85 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $167 (7 lei) | 9 lei | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $743 (32 lei) | 18 lei | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 36% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,843 (79 lei) | 57 lei | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,022 (44 lei) | 39 lei | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,668 (115 lei) | 91 lei | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,918 (126 lei) | 80 lei | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $504 (22 lei) | 15 lei | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $239 (10 lei) | 6 lei | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $225 (10 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $82,049 (3,531 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 121% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $21 (0.88 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $3,084 (133 lei) | 132 lei | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $226 (10 lei) | 18 lei | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,013 prices entered by 664 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2021.
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