Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 94% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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Food | + 133% | |||
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Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 133% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,158 (101 lei) | 23 lei | + 342% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,767 (43 lei) | 18 lei | + 133% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $606 (15 lei) | 10 lei | + 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $227 (5.51 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $483 (12 lei) | 9 lei | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $308 (7 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $823 (20 lei) | 13 lei | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $502 (12 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 197% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $280 (7 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 139% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $268 (6 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 96% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,255 (30 lei) | 25 lei | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $448 (11 lei) | 5.74 lei | + 89% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $155 (3.74 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 79% | |
Housing | + 118% | |||
Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 118% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $181,565 (4,397 lei) | 1,678 lei | + 162% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $111,903 (2,710 lei) | 1,325 lei | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $7,850 (190 lei) | 509 lei | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $148,724 (3,602 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 219% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $71,324 (1,727 lei) | 820 lei | + 111% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $6,951 (168 lei) | 292 lei | - 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,663 (89 lei) | 28 lei | + 216% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $91,870 (2,225 lei) | 1,632 lei | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $36,926 (894 lei) | 322 lei | + 177% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,782 (43 lei) | 24 lei | + 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,005 (24 lei) | 13 lei | + 92% | |
Clothes | + 130% | |||
Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 130% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $18,128 (439 lei) | 108 lei | + 305% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,108 (293 lei) | 154 lei | + 91% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $30,117 (729 lei) | 241 lei | + 203% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $26,737 (647 lei) | 306 lei | + 112% | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 31% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,039,770 (146,262 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 99% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $187 (4.53 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,148 (76 lei) | 81 lei | - 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $1,792 (43 lei) | 20 lei | + 116% | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 23% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,500 (36 lei) | 28 lei | + 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,456 (35 lei) | 29 lei | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,349 (81 lei) | 99 lei | - 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $886 (21 lei) | 12 lei | + 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $470 (11 lei) | 12 lei | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $687 (17 lei) | 15 lei | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $445 (11 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 103% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $438 (11 lei) | 9 lei | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,889 (46 lei) | 19 lei | + 145% | |
Entertainment | + 146% | |||
Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 146% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,910 (119 lei) | 57 lei | + 110% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,896 (46 lei) | 39 lei | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,420 (131 lei) | 93 lei | + 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $8,398 (203 lei) | 80 lei | + 153% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,823 (44 lei) | 15 lei | + 186% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $853 (21 lei) | 6 lei | + 221% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $766 (19 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 263% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $276,197 (6,689 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 318% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $57 (1.39 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 127% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $8,355 (202 lei) | 132 lei | + 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $521 (13 lei) | 18 lei | - 28% | |
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TOTAL | + 94% |
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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